The Case of the Blonde Bonanza, Erle Stanley Gardner
The Case of the Blonde Bonanza, Erle Stanley Gardner
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The Case of the Blonde Bonanza

Author: Erle Stanley Gardner

Narrator: Alexander Cendese

Unabridged: 4 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 08/29/2017

Synopsis

Mason gives Della Street two weeks’ vacation! That is, it was supposed to be a vacation, but Della turned it into a busman’s holiday.Target of interest was a well-stacked blonde—one who incredibly stashed away five enormous meals a day. Her name was Dianne, and when Mason unexpectedly appeared, he and Della discovered she had signed a contract to gain weight quickly in order to model clothes for “stylish stouts.” Perry smelled a rat, and when he read the contract he found a nest of them. One led straight to murder.…

About Erle Stanley Gardner

Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970) was a prolific American author best known for his Perry Mason novels, which sold twenty thousand copies a day in the mid-1950s. There have been six motion pictures based on his work and the hugely popular Perry Mason television series starring Raymond Burr, which aired for nine years.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bob on March 07, 2021

I've been reading Gardner's Perry Mason books off and on for many years. Many years ago, I was an intense fan of the series, and read them all, at least once. Now, after a lot of water over the dam, I'm looking at them again. Those who are used to really fine mystery writers may find the writing styl......more

Goodreads review by Mike on December 13, 2016

My first Perry Mason/Erie Stanley Gardner book. Quite a good tale.......more

Goodreads review by Bailey Marissa on December 31, 2024

There’s no way Gardner wrote this story with a straight face and wanted us to believe they were platonic. Absolutely no way. Recommended 14+ to be safe because I was too busy hoping they’d kiss to pay attention.......more

Goodreads review by Ann on July 20, 2017

My mother-in-law is downsizing and getting rid of dozens of books, including a whole stack of Perry Mason books. It was a quick, fun read.......more

Goodreads review by Tony on November 26, 2013

As Perry Mason novels go, this is not the best by a long shot. A very long introductory premise, and then a solution in just a few pages. Given the timing of this novel and the fantastic success of the TV show, I think Mr. Gardner whipped this out under time pressure. In any event, for a reader who......more

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