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The Case of the Hesitant Hostess

The Case of the Hesitant Hostess

CrimeMystery
Pages
244
Published
1953
Language
English

Synopsis

Perry Mason takes on the case of Albert Brogan, an ex-salesman accused of armed robbery. The key to Brogan's defense lies in the testimony of nightclub hostess Inez Kaylor. However, when Inez vanishes before she can take the stand, Mason's case is in jeopardy. He must now find the missing witness and uncover the truth to save his client.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Tense
Betrayal

Genres

Crime 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
Albert BroganSupporting
Inez KaylorSupporting
All characters in The Case of the Hesitant Hostess

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the other Perry Mason books before this one?

    Each novel in the series functions as a self-contained mystery, so you can read this title without prior knowledge of the preceding books.

  • Is there a television adaptation of this story?

    This novel was adapted as an episode of the original 1957 Perry Mason television series, which aired during the show's first season in 1958.

  • How does the structure of this book differ from typical Perry Mason mysteries?

    Unlike many entries in the series that begin with a new case, this story opens in the middle of a trial that is already underway, with Perry Mason working pro bono after being assigned the defense by a judge.