The Case of the Crooked Candle

Descriere

An insurance claim after a traffic accident alerts Perry Mason to the possibility of double-dealing concerning a parcel of land. He negotiates a very large settlement for his client, but then a wealthy businessman is found dead on his yacht and Perry is asked to defend against a charge of murder the man who paid the money to settle the insurance claim. Beautifully presented with striking artwork and stylish yet easy-to-read type, avid readers of crime will love reading this gripping, well-written thriller. The appetite for traditional crime fiction has never been stronger, and Arcturus Crime Classics aim to introduce a new generation of readers to some of the great crime writing of the 20th century - especially the so-called 'golden era'.

Despre autor

Erle Stanley Gardner

scriitor și avocat american (1889-1970)

Erle Stanley Gardner a fost un autor și avocat american, cel mai cunoscut pentru seria de povestiri juridice de detectiv Perry Mason. Gardner a scris, de asemenea, numeroase alte romane și lucrări mai scurte, precum și o serie de cărți de non-ficțiune, în mare parte relatări ale călătoriilor sale prin Baja California și alte regiuni din Mexic.