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Violence
Some
A murder; non-graphic violence; fencing practice depicted
Language
Barely any
Mild period language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic subplot; no explicit content
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking; period-appropriate
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Mild tension; some WWII-era international intrigue
What this book is about
When a young woman at a Manhattan fencing school is accused of murder, Nero Wolfe discovers she may have a personal connection to him—one of the rare glimpses into his mysterious background. The investigation draws in European emigrés, wartime intrigue, and the elegant world of competitive fencing. Archie's legwork is matched by surprising revelations about the man directing it all.
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