The Case of the Reluctant Model

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A detective story in which attorney Perry Mason tackles a complex case involving the forgery of a famous painter's artwork. An art collector intends to sue a dealer who claimed in front of his mistress that the painting in his possession is a forgery. Perry Mason approaches the situation with caution, orchestrating a complicated game to avoid embarrassment. Meanwhile, his sole witness—model Maxine—disappears, prompting Mason to diligently follow her trail. The dealer is murdered, and the case becomes increasingly convoluted, but Perry Mason ultimately resolves everything with his characteristic brilliance.