The Father Hunt (A Nero Wolfe Mystery) (Mystery Masters) Rex Stout

from wormread

An exceptionally strong story handled very well by Mr Stout.

from antiquary

one of the more interesting books in the series. Amy De Novo is a young woman raised entirely by her mother (rarer then than now.) It develops that her mother literally began her life 'de novo" taking that name when she had Amy. Amy wants to find her father.

from MaryWJ

I love all the Nero Wolf books, so am a biased judge; listened to this and really enjoy Michael Pritchard

from kittyjay

This Nero Wolfe mystery begins with Lily Rowan's assistant, Amy Denovo, asking for Archie's help in finding her father. Her mother has passed away from a hit-and-run incident without ever breathing a hint to Amy of her real father, so, with money collected from checks supposedly sent by the fathe...

from teckelvik

Nero Wolfe books are great to read when I need something to read. I've read enough reviews to know that I'm not alone in forgetting the plots and other details, and only enjoying the company of the main characters. Especially Archie. In this book, his charm is on full display, as the client falls...