Robert Goldsborough

To become part of the Nero Wolfe legend, Archie Goodwin must prove his worth Archie Goodwin comes to New York City hoping for a bit of excitement. In his third week working as a night watchman, he stops two burglars in their tracks—with a pair of hot lead slugs. Dismissed from his job for being “trigger-happy,” he parlays his newfound notoriety into a job as a detective’s assistant, helping hon...

Tagakaanetekst ehk siis raamatu sisututvustus: 1930. aastal saabub nooruke Archie Goodwin põnevuse otsinguil provintsist New Yorki, kuid tema karjäär öövalvurina jääb liigse «päästikulembuse» tõttu üsna lühikeseks. Oma värske püstolikangelase kuulsuse abil saab ta peatselt tööd detektiiv Del Bascomi juures, kuid alles hotellimagnaadi poja Tommie Williamsoni röövimise juhtum viib Goodwini kokku meh...