Death of a Doxy by Sandra West Prowell, Rex Stout

174 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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When an old acquaintance and fellow P.I. is accused of murdering a kept woman, Nero Wolfe investigates and finds several suspects in a mystery blackmailer, a sexy lounge singer, and a cold-blooded lady-killer.

Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 40%
dark 20%
funny 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.9

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