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Some Buried Caesar is a detective novel by American writer Rex Stout, the sixth book featuring his character Nero Wolfe. The story first appeared in abridged form in The American Magazine (December 1938), under the title "The Red Bull", it was first published as a novel by Farrar & Rinehart in 1939.
An automobile accident strands Nero Wolfe and Archie in the middle of a private pasture--and a family feud over a prize bull. The feud is about a restauranteur's plan to buy the stud and barbecue it as a publicity stunt.
Jul 26, 2022 · Some buried Caesar. by. Stout, Rex, 1886-1975. Publication date. 1982. Topics. Wolfe, Nero (Fictitious character) -- Fiction, Private investigators -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction, Large type books. Publisher. Boston, Mass. : G.K. Hall.
An automobile breakdown strands Nero Wolfe and Archie in the middle of a private pasture—and a family feud over a prize bull. A restaurateur’s plan to buy the stud and barbecue it as a publicity stunt may be in poor taste, but it isn’t a crime . . . until…
Feb 1, 1990 · “Some Buried Caesar” (1939) was the sixth Nero Wolf mystery novel published by Rex Stout, and it was included in the list of the 100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association at the beginning of this millennium.
Wolfe is certain that Hickory Caesar Grindon, the soon-to-be-beefsteak bull, isn’t the murderer. But who among a veritable stampede of suspects—including a young woman who’s caught Archie’s eye—turned the tables on Hickory’s would-be butcher?
Sep 30, 2008 · "Some Buried Caesar" features two purse-proud pomposities, rivals since childhood, one of whom is the father of the first murder victim. That blustering and utterly unsympathetic fool of a father hires Wolfe, despite Wolfe's warnings that an investigation will batter his ego mercilessly.
