The Missing Heiress (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries Book 17)

Name: The Missing Heiress (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries Book 17)
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (873 reviews)
Author: Robert Goldsborough

by Robert Goldsborough

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4.2 (873)

4.2 stars from 873 reviews. Top 91% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You love classic detective fiction with clever banter and intricate plotting that rewards careful attention.
You appreciate mysteries where the investigation unfolds methodically, with each clue building toward a satisfying solution.
You're a fan of the Nero Wolfe series or similar golden-age crime fiction that respects your intelligence.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers with constant action and high stakes rather than cerebral puzzle-solving.
You're looking for contemporary settings and modern investigative techniques, not 1950s New York society.
You want dark, gritty crime fiction—this is too urbane and witty for that taste.

About this book

When Maureen, a beautiful socialite and best friend of Lily Rowan, disappears without contact for two weeks, Archie Goodwin helps Lily search her Park Avenue penthouse and reach out to her wealthy suitors—with little result. When Archie attempts to locate Maureen's estranged half-brother, he discovers that he too has vanished. Nero Wolfe, Archie's employer, has a soft spot for Lily and volunteers to take the case. What begins as a missing-person investigation soon becomes a murder case. This mystery follows Wolfe and Archie as they work to uncover what happened to the daughter of a steel magnate.

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$0.99 – $17.99

Currently on sale at $3.99 — 78% off peak. Price has dropped 28 times over the last 3 years. Goes on sale roughly every 39 days. Typically stays discounted for 29 days.

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Currently around #20K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.2★ from 873 reviews

Gaining approximately 25 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.3 over the tracking period.

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