Perry Mason #85 : The Case of the Irate Witness

Perry Mason #85: The Case of the Irate Witness

Four Jewel-Filled Mysteries from Erle Stanley Gardner

In this rare collection, Erle Stanley Gardner presents four dazzling mysteries centered around stolen jewels — including the only Perry Mason short story ever written.

In “The Case of the Irate Witness,” Perry Mason’s peaceful fishing trip turns into a legal battle when he’s drawn into a robbery investigation. With his trademark courtroom brilliance, Mason defends the accused in a tense, twist-filled showdown.

Also included are three more sparkling tales of crime and deduction:

• “The Jeweled Butterfly” – A gossip columnist gets caught in a deadly web of jealousy, theft, and murder.
• “Something Like a Pelican” – A clever detective connects a tossed fur cape to a case of stolen blueprints.
• “A Man Is Missing” – A small-town sheriff proves he can match wits with any big-city sleuth.

A must-read for Perry Mason fans, this collection showcases Gardner’s genius for intricate puzzles, courtroom drama, and the thrill of classic mystery storytelling.

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