Gambit
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Rex Stout's Gambit plunges readers into a classic Nero Wolfe mystery, where the eccentric, brilliant detective and his loyal assistant Archie Goodwin confront a perplexing case of murder and chess. This intricate whodunit showcases Wolfe's unparalleled deductive reasoning as he unravels a web of deceit surrounding a grandmaster's suspicious death. The narrative maintains a sophisticated, witty tone, characteristic of Stout's masterful storytelling, drawing the reader into the opulent world of New York City's intellectual elite. It meticulously details the subtle clues and psychological maneuvers that ultimately expose the killer, presenting a compelling challenge to even the most astute armchair detective. This installment illustrates Stout's enduring legacy in the mystery genre, offering both suspense and intellectual satisfaction.
Author: Rex Stout
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Collins for The Crime Club
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Rex Stout's Gambit plunges readers into a classic Nero Wolfe mystery, where the eccentric, brilliant detective and his loyal assistant Archie Goodwin confront a perplexing case of murder and chess. This intricate whodunit showcases Wolfe's unparalleled deductive reasoning as he unravels a web of deceit surrounding a grandmaster's suspicious death. The narrative maintains a sophisticated, witty tone, characteristic of Stout's masterful storytelling, drawing the reader into the opulent world of New York City's intellectual elite. It meticulously details the subtle clues and psychological maneuvers that ultimately expose the killer, presenting a compelling challenge to even the most astute armchair detective. This installment illustrates Stout's enduring legacy in the mystery genre, offering both suspense and intellectual satisfaction.