The Perry Mason Mysteries Volume One - The Case of the Lazy Lover The Case of the Lonely Heiress and The Case of the Dubious Bridegroom

Erle Stanley Gardner

Summary

Three crime classics in one volume starring the defense lawyer who inspired the HBO series.

From the Edgar Award–winning author, these novels from the long-running, multimillion-selling mystery series that inspired the HBO hit starring Matthew Rhys include:

The Case of the Lazy Lover

Perry Mason is surprised to receive two checks from a stranger named Lola Allred. When he speaks with Lola’s husband, he discovers the woman has run off with her daughter’s boyfriend—who happens to be an important witness in a lawsuit. Soon Mason is caught up in a case involving forgery and murder . . .

“The only dull pages in this book are the blank ones.” —The New York Times

The Case of the Lonely Heiress

Marilyn Marlow has inherited a good deal of money from her mother. But the money originated with another will—that of her mother’s wealthy employer. Now his relatives are contesting the will and the key witness to its signing has just been murdered. It’s up to the sleuthing lawyer to clear the cloud of suspicion over Miss Marlow’s head . . .

“No one has ever matched Gardner for swift, sure exposition.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Case of the Dubious Bridegroom

Edward Garvin is a very successful businessman with a very unhappy ex-wife—who wants his money. Garvin calls on Perry Mason to protect his company from her schemes, and ensure the divorce they’d gotten in Mexico is actually finalized. But when Garvin’s former spouse is struck down by a killer, Mason’s client becomes the chief suspect . . .

“A stellar ending.” —Kirkus Reviews

Available since: 08/30/2022.

Print length: 658 pages.

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