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Perry Mason and his secretary, Della Street, are drawn into a baffling case when Susan Fisher, a young office assistant, discovers that her employer may be involved in shady dealings at the Corning Mining, Smelting and Investing Company. A shoebox of money and the company’s owner vanish, thrusting Fisher into a perilous situation that demands Mason’s legal prowess. When the manager of the Mojave Monarch Mine is found murdered, Mason must rely on his investigative skills and courtroom strategy to demonstrate that his client is not responsible for the fatal crime. The case unfolds through a series of twists, as Mason uncovers hidden motives and hidden evidence, ultimately clearing his client’s name and restoring justice.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Erle Stanley Gardner
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