About the book: 1970 / Nero Wolfe, a passionate collector of orchids, a great gourmet, a beer lover and a great detective, almost never leaves the house. He unravels all the crimes based on the facts collected by Archie Goodwin, his charming, ironic assistant with an excellent memory. The book includes three stories in which Wolfe embarks on an investigation to prove the shoe shiner's innocence, drop charges against Archie, who was framed by his acquaintance, and at the same time once again tell the police that she is following the wrong trail. Contents: 1. Gambit2. Chasing mother3. Banal murder