This episode of the Adventures of Nero Wolfe first aired on March 23, 1951.

When someone makes a present of a fer-de-lance - the dreaded snake - to Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin knows he's close to solving two apparently unrelated murders. As for Wolfe, he's playing snake charmer in a case more deadly than a cobra and whistling a seductive tune he hopes will catch a killer with poison in his heart.

Step into the world of Albert Campion, the brilliant and unassuming sleuth whose adventures are filled with intrigue, wit, and unexpected twists. The Best Stories of Margery Allingham brings together some of her finest short mysteries, showcasing the timeless charm and cleverness of one of the Golden Age's most beloved detectives. This collection features thrilling tales such as Safe as Houses, The Meaning of the Act, The Definite Article, The Hat Trick, and many more.

The First Collection of Twelve Stories is a captivating collection featuring the brilliant detective Lord Peter Wimsey in a series of thrilling, often witty mysteries. This illustrated volume includes such unforgettable tales as The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, where Wimsey faces a bizarre crime involving a mysterious cat, and The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, which pits the detective against a cunning adversary with a penchant for dark humor.

This episode of the Adventures of Nero Wolfe first aired on January 19, 1951.

Dashiell Hammett's Best Stories of the Continental Op is a gripping collection of classic hard-boiled detective fiction, featuring the iconic Continental Op. These tales, including Who Killed Bob Teal?, Crooked Souls, Bodies Piled Up, It, and others, showcase Hammett's mastery of sharp dialogue, intricate plotting, and atmospheric storytelling. Set in a gritty world of crime and deception, the stories follow the unflinching, unnamed detective as he unravels mysteries and confronts dangerous adversaries.

Raymond Chandler's The Curtain is a quintessential piece of noir fiction, showcasing the masterful storytelling that defines his legacy. This gripping short story plunges readers into a world of deceit, betrayal, and moral ambiguity, set against the seedy underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles. The tale follows a sharp-witted private detective who takes on a case involving a seemingly straightforward domestic dispute. However, as he digs deeper, he discovers layers of lies, hidden motives, and a trail of danger that leads to a shocking revelation.

The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention is a short story from Dorothy Sayers' book, Lord Peter Views the Body. In The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention, Lord Peter Wimsey dives into a heated village dispute over an old will and a mysterious bone. When a bitter inheritance battle turns deadly, Lord Peter steps in to uncover the truth. With his wit and deductive skill, he navigates the underlying tensions, local rivalries, and hidden motives. Dorothy L.

In Try the Girl, Raymond Chandler delivers a taut and thrilling tale that exemplifies his mastery of the hardboiled detective genre. This short story brims with intrigue, danger, and the sharp wit for which Chandler is renowned, immersing readers in the gritty underworld of crime and deception. The story follows a seasoned private detective, navigating a murky case involving a missing person, a suspicious nightclub, and a cast of characters hiding dangerous secrets.

The Adventures of Ellery Queen is a radio detective program broadcast between June 1939 and May 1948. The program invited a panel of armchair detectives to solve cases during its broadcast. Adapting a technique that had been used earlier in the Author! Author! radio program, when an episode's script reached a point at which all of the clues had been revealed, the scripted portion stopped, and the panel was challenged to identify the culprit.

The Great Detective Library: 101 Legendary Detective Novels & Stories is a captivating anthology that brings together the finest works from the world's most renowned sleuths. Featuring iconic characters such as Hercule Poirot, Father Brown, Nero Wolfe, Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Alan Grant, Albert Campion, Miss Marple, and many others, this collection offers a comprehensive journey through the evolution of detective fiction.

When someone makes a present of a fer-de-lance - the dreaded snake - to Nero Wolfe, Archie Goodwin knows he's close to solving two apparently unrelated murders. As for Wolfe, he's playing snake charmer in a case more deadly than a cobra and whistling a seductive tune he hopes will catch a killer with poison in his heart.

The First Collection of Twelve Stories is a captivating collection featuring the brilliant detective Lord Peter Wimsey in a series of thrilling, often witty mysteries. This illustrated volume includes such unforgettable tales as The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, where Wimsey faces a bizarre crime involving a mysterious cat, and The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, which pits the detective against a cunning adversary with a penchant for dark humor.

Nero Wolfe is a fictional detective, created in 1934 by the American mystery writer Rex Stout. Wolfe's confidential assistant Archie Goodwin narrates the cases of the overweight detective genius. In total, Stout wrote 33 novels and 39 short stories from 1934 to 1974, with most of them set in New York City. Wolfe's residence, a luxurious brownstone on West 35th Street, features prominently in the series. Many radio, television and film adaptations were made from Stout's stories.

This episode of the Adventures of Nero Wolfe first aired on March 23, 1951.

Ever since disgraced associate Orrie Cather’s suicide, armchair detective Nero Wolfe has relished retirement in his Manhattan brownstone on West 35th Street. Two years after Cather’s death, only a visit from Maria Radovich - and the urging of Wolfe’s prize assistant, Archie Goodwin - could draw the eccentric and reclusive genius back into business. Maria’s uncle, New York Symphony Orchestra conductor Milan Stevens, formerly known as Milos Stefanovic, spent his youth alongside Wolfe as a fellow freedom fighter in the mountains of Montenegro.

It's 1978. Nero Wolfe, New York's 300-pound epicurean genius detective, has been dead for two years, leaving Archie holding the brownstone. In a post-Wolfe dystopia with a sense of humor, Archie, Saul, Fritz, and Cramer find themselves in the crosshairs of a worldwide criminal cartel. In America, it's a time of change: Vietnam, Watergate, free love, smallpox, the reserve clause, and cheap oil are all history. Aided and abetted by Roy Cohn, Richard Wragg, Dorothy Bruce, the Army, FBI, CIA, and the Dutch police, will Saul and Archie live up to Wolfe's legacy?

Step into the shadowy world of crime and deduction with The Detective Club, a spectacular collection of 77 classic mysteries featuring some of the greatest detectives in literary history. From the meticulous mind of Hercule Poirot to the sharp intuition of Miss Marple, the legendary brilliance of Sherlock Holmes, the unwavering determination of Inspector Alan Grant, and the resourceful wit of Albert Campion—this anthology brings together the finest sleuths to ever grace the page.

Once, the Lamartine Hotel was a quiet refuge for New York’s stuffy fashionable set. But by the 1890s, fashion has moved uptown, and the lobby of the Lamartine has been overtaken by natty young sports, who pass their afternoons with billiards or shows of noisy derring-do. Their preferred damsel is Lila Williams, a delicate young telegraph operator whose shyness so charms them that they resolve to defend her against any ill-behaved characters. They are about to face their fiercest challenger, who rides in the gleaming armor of a millionaire.

When local nobleman Étienne de Bremont falls to his death from the family château, it sets the historic town of Aix-en-Provence abuzz with rumors. The once-idyllic town suddenly seems filled with people who could have benefited from Bremont's death - including his playboy brother, François, who's heavily in debt and mixed up with some unsavory characters. But just as the list of suspects is being narrowed down, another death occurs. And this time, there can be no doubt - it's murder.