The Second Confession is a 1949 Nero Wolfe mystery novel by Rex Stout. This is a great series that has held up well, and I'm enjoying reading them. The characters are unique and engaging, and the plots are well-constructed. I'd highly recommend these if you like mysteries.
This book takes place in June.
from the back of the book:
A fanatic millionaire, a lawless politician, and a gangland boss all wanted Nero Wolfe to do things their way. Money was no object -neither was life or death...I have also read these from the Nero Wolfe series:
An explosive adventure in murder and double-dealing featuring Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.
- 1938 Too Many Cooks
- 1939 Some Buried Caesar
- 1948 And Be a Villain
- 1948 Bullet for One
- 1949 The Gun with Wings
- 1950 Disguise for Murder
- 1957 Easter Parade
- 1957 Christmas Party
- 1965 The Doorbell Rang
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I've always loved the Nero Wolf series and remember reading this one quite some time ago. It was rather true to the times with its reference to the Am. Communist Party, which McCarthy was determined to dissolve.
ReplyDeleteYes, I found myself substituting "Russian" for "Communist" and feeling like it sounded quite modern ;)
DeleteHaven't ever tried one of these. Another time period, but russians and communist could be interchanged--true. ;)
ReplyDeleteYep. Everything that goes around comes around? But the books are fun reads.
DeleteAs I've told you before, I need to check out Rex Stout. I'm always on the look out for a good mystery. Happy weekend and hope you are doing well. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI love that there are so many of them. Short, easy, enjoyable reads :)
DeleteSounds like a great series to read 😁. Thanks for the recommendation and wishing you a happy Friday! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I found them :)
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