About “Fourth of July Picnic”
"Fourth of July Picnic" is a mystery novella by Rex Stout, originally titled "The Labor Union Murder." It was first published in the July 9, 1957, issue of Look magazine. The story later appeared in book form in the 1958 collection And Four to Go, published by Viking Press. The novella features Nero Wolfe, a private investigator known for his sharp mind and love of orchids. The story revolves around a murder that takes place during a picnic, with Wolfe and his assistant, Archie Goodwin, working to uncover the truth. The plot is centered on a murder linked to a labor union, with clues and red herrings leading to a resolution. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1957