Fourth of July Picnic is a 1957 novella by Rex Stout. It was first published in Look Magazine. You can find it in the book And Four to Go, a collection of four stories. Nero Wolfe is asked to give a speech at a picnic, with the people asking him saying "they simply had to have the man who was responsible for keeping Rusterman's the best restaurant in New York," and Wolfe finally agrees. One of the speakers is killed on the site during the event.
There's a list of mysteries that take place on July 4 at this link.
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Happy July 4th. I always like to watch the movie Independence Day with Jeff Goldblum to celebrate the day.
ReplyDeleteI usually watch that or 1776. The last several years it's been the Goldblum movie and the sequel. Fun1
DeleteNero Wolfe is one of my favorite detectives. I was SO impressed by how many cozies were included that take place today. Happy Independence Day, dear.
ReplyDeleteYes, Nero Wolfe is a wonderful character, isn't he! I was surprised to find that list. I didn't expect so many to take place on July 4th.
DeleteSounds facinating and I'm always amazed how you're posts relate specifically to the day of your post - perfect 😀. Happy July Fourth! J 😊 x
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th! I try to notice the mention of seasons, but I was surprised to find this list for a particular date, even a holiday. Christmas and Thanksgiving don't surprise me, but this did.
DeleteI thought I commented on this already, but I see not. I am glad for the list of July 4th murders because although I've seen a bunch of Halloween and especially Christmas ones, never an Independence Day one. Hope yours was happy. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYes, we had a fun day. The #SecondCivilWarLetters posts on Twitter and FB had me rolling with laughter.
DeleteI do enjoy seeing books that name a particular date. You're right that there don't seem to be many except for Christmas, Halloween and some few for Thanksgiving.