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The case of the fabulous fake

The case of the fabulous fake

CrimeLegal Thriller
Pages
180
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

Perry Mason finds himself in a perplexing case when his new client, a beautiful woman who refuses to reveal her true identity, seems to be withholding crucial information. She's involved in a blackmail scheme and possibly embezzlement, but her stubbornness in following her instincts over legal advice puts Mason in a difficult position. As he tries to defend her, he suspects she's headed for a dangerous trap, and even his brilliant legal skills might not be enough to save her.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Tense
BetrayalMystery Box

Genres

Crime Legal Thriller Mystery

About the author

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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 fabulous fake

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this the final book in the Perry Mason series?

    This title holds the distinction of being the last Perry Mason novel published during the author's lifetime.

  • Do I need to read the previous books to understand this story?

    Each entry in the series functions as a self-contained mystery, allowing you to follow the legal proceedings and investigative work without prior knowledge of earlier cases.