About “The Mother Hunt”
A beautiful socialite widow approaches Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin to investigate why a baby was left on her doorstep. The case quickly becomes more complicated when murder is discovered. The 1963 novel by Rex Stout follows the detectives as they uncover the truth behind the abandoned child and the subsequent crime. The story combines elements of mystery and suspense as the characters work to solve the case.
Praise for “The Mother Hunt”
“It is always a treat to read a Nero Wolfe mystery. The man has entered our folklore.”
Book details
- First published
- 1963
- Latest edition
- 2010 · ISBN 9780307756053
- Pages
- 216
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Mother Hunt | 2010 | 9780307756053 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Mother Hunt (Stout, Rex) | 2002 | 9781572702769 | Buy on Amazon |
| The mother hunt | 1993 | 0553247379 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The Mother Hunt (Rex Stout Library) | 1993 | 9780553247374 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The mother hunt | 1986 | 0816140731 | Buy on Amazon |
| The mother hunt | 1986 | 0745104207 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The Mother Hunt | 1975 | 9780006138969 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Mother Hunt | 1975 | 9780553021639 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Mother Hunt | 1965 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Mother Hunt | 1964 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Mother Hunt?
The Mother Hunt by Rex Stout has 216 pages.
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