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Violence
Some
A poisoning death; non-graphic
Language
Barely any
Mild period language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking; period-appropriate
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Mild menace from a background crime boss; otherwise light mystery tone
What this book is about
A sponsor is killed during the broadcast of a popular radio quiz show. The network hires Nero Wolfe to solve the case before the scandal destroys the program. Archie navigates the world of 1940s radio celebrities, advertising executives, and stage-door admirers. This entry introduces the shadowy Arnold Zeck, the most dangerous adversary Wolfe will ever face across the trilogy.
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