Justice Ends at Home and Warner & Wife

Set against a backdrop of legal intrigue, this novel features Simon Leg, a composed middle-aged lawyer, and his energetic assistant, Dan Culp. Their dynamic foreshadows the iconic duo of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin, showcasing Stout's early character development. Originally published in All-Story Weekly, it combines elements of a legal thriller with detective fiction, offering a glimpse into the author's evolving narrative style and character creation long before his famous series debuted.