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The Case of the Cautious Coquette

The Case of the Cautious Coquette

The case of the crimson kiss ; The case of the crying swallow
CrimeLegal Thriller
Pages
312
Published
1949
Language
English

Synopsis

A young woman's hit-and-run case seems straightforward for Perry Mason, offering a clear path to a settlement. However, the evidence presented is a trap, leading Mason into a complex web of deceit. He must navigate a dangerous game involving a manipulative blonde, a vengeful ex-husband, and a determined detective.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseMysteriousComplexGritty
Rivals

Genres

Crime Legal Thriller Mystery

About the author

E
Erle Stanley Gardner

Erle Stanley Gardner (July 17, 1889 – March 11, 1970) was a prolific American author. A former lawyer, he is best known for the Perry Mason series of legal detective stories, but he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces and also a series of nonfiction books, mostly narrations of his travels through Baja California and other regions in Mexico. The best-selling American author of the 20th century at the time of his death, Gardner also published under numerous pseudonyms, including A. A...

Characters

Perry MasonProtagonist
All characters in The Case of the Cautious Coquette

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the other Perry Mason books first?

    The stories in this series are self-contained and do not require reading in any specific order. You can begin with this title without missing essential plot details from earlier entries.

  • Is there a screen adaptation of this story?

    This novel was adapted as the eighteenth episode of the first season of the 1957 Perry Mason television series. The episode first aired in January 1958 and features Raymond Burr in the lead role.