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Name: Too Many Women
Author: Rex Stout

In the latest Nero Wolfe mystery, the celebrated detective and his fast‑talking assistant delving into the inner workings of the massive Naylor‑Kerr corporation uncover a series of crimes that threaten both reputations and lives. The company’s extensive cadre of attractive, gossip‑savvy women adds layers of alibi and tension, while an emerging murder mystery keeps all parties on edge. As Archie Goodwin’s undercover endeavors go awry, his personal entanglements deepen the complexity, drawing Nero’s sharp intellect into a web of corporate secrets and lurking danger.

First publish date: 1947

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Rex Stout

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