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The Case of the Velvet Claws

Erle Stanley Gardner
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The Case of the Velvet Claws

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

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Erle Stanley Gardner

The Case of the Velvet Claws

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

215

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1930s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Case of the Velvet Claws by Erle Stanley Gardner features a person named Perry Mason, a lawyer navigating a complex case. The story involves an entangled plot of blackmail, deception, and legal challenges, all while maintaining a focus on the characters' motivations and actions.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

8,179 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Case of the Velvet Claws by Erle Stanley Gardner is praised for its fast-paced narrative and sharp legal drama, characteristic of the Perry Mason series. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and clever courtroom tactics. Some critique the character development as lacking depth, but the engaging mystery and tension make it a compelling read for fans of classic detective fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Case of the Velvet Claws?

Fans of classic detective fiction and legal dramas will enjoy The Case of the Velvet Claws by Erle Stanley Gardner. Readers drawn to the sharp, analytical style of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series and the courtroom intrigue of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird will find this novel captivating.

4.1

8,179 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

215

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1930s

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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