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When a deserted baby is left on her doorstep, the young, wealthy widow knows all too well the identity of the father: her deceased, unfaithful husband. But who is the mother? The case seems like a child's play for Wolfe until the first corpse appears. While the police harbor their prejudices against him and the widow cares for Archie, the brilliant detective and his partner search for the hand that rocked the cradle. But nothing can calm the murderer who has discovered the formula for the crime – and is determined to exploit it to the fullest…
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The Mother Hunt, Rex Stout
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- 1969
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Mother Hunt
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rex Stout
- Publisher
- BANTAM
- Released
- 1969
- Format
- Paperback
- Series
- Categories
- Tags
- Historical Themes, Mystery Novels, Humor, Suspense, USA, 20th century, Fun, Series, Detective, New York, Murderers, Private Detective, Threat
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- When a deserted baby is left on her doorstep, the young, wealthy widow knows all too well the identity of the father: her deceased, unfaithful husband. But who is the mother? The case seems like a child's play for Wolfe until the first corpse appears. While the police harbor their prejudices against him and the widow cares for Archie, the brilliant detective and his partner search for the hand that rocked the cradle. But nothing can calm the murderer who has discovered the formula for the crime – and is determined to exploit it to the fullest…