QED, Queen's Experiments in Detection: Stories

QED, Queen's Experiments in Detection: Stories

<DIV><B>Ellery Queen investigates the death of a chrysanthemum king, as well as fourteen other mysteries</B><BR /><BR /> When Godfrey Mumford retired to focus on his chrysanthemums, he was worth a little over $5 million. A decade later, his family gathered for his birthday, he delivers shocking news: Thanks to poor investments on behalf of his financial manager, every penny is gone. The house is mortgaged, the stocks are sold—the only valuable item remaining is a priceless chrysanthemum pendant that once belonged to the emperor of Japan. It is Mumford’s prized possession, and it will be his doom. Soon after Mumford is paralyzed by a stroke, he is found murdered. The bizarre death catches the eye of world-famous detective Ellery Queen, who will unravel the mystery of this novella, <I>Mum’s the Word</I>, with the same elegance that he brings to each of the stories in this marvelous collection.<BR />  <BR /></DIV>