Rex Stout was one of the most successful American crime writers of the 20th century. His literary creation, the private detective Nero Wolfe, remains one of the most famous figures in the genre to this day. Together with his assistant Archie Goodwin, the investigator, who has a passion for orchid cultivation and gourmet cuisine, has captivated millions of readers worldwide. The new translation of the crime series now offers German readers the opportunity to discover the detective novels in their complete literary quality for the first time. The wealthy eccentric Rachel Bruner is fed up with the American intelligence service. She buys ten thousand copies of a tell-all book and distributes it nationwide. It's clear that this will cause trouble: the FBI keeps her under constant surveillance. In her desperation, the noble lady turns to Nero Wolfe, New York's most famous private investigator.