About the book: 1957 / When there is nothing to do, Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin can only harass and annoy each other. As Christmas approaches, Goodwin receives an invitation to a party. Wulf wants to go to a meeting with an English florist. He needs Goodwin to drive and take notes. But Archie slips a document under Wolf’s nose—a marriage license between Archie Goodwin and Margot Dickey. Having gotten rid of Wolfe in this way, Goodwin arrives at the party to find a huge Santa Claus behind the bar, playing the role of bartender. During the party, Kurt Bottweil died from cyanide in his glass. Santa Claus disappears in the confusion. Goodwin's surprise knew no bounds when he found out who was in the Santa Claus costume…