{"product_id":"the-case-of-the-caretaker-s-cat-by-erle-stanley-gardner-rare-books-same-cover","title":"The Case of the Caretaker’s Cat by Erle Stanley Gardner [rare books] [same cover]","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:505c73f4-2d26-493e-a84e-3ba720616878-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2058614c-9b66-4340-92ab-95692ab824c2\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eThe Case of the Caretaker’s Cat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Erle Stanley Gardner is a classic Perry Mason mystery that centers around intrigue, deception, and a seemingly minor detail—a cat. When an elderly millionaire, Peter Laxter, dies shortly after rewriting his will, suspicions arise. His loyal caretaker claims the man was murdered, and the only witness may be Laxter’s cat. Perry Mason, the sharp and unflappable defense attorney, is hired to investigate the suspicious circumstances and soon finds himself navigating a web of forged documents, hidden motives, and manipulative heirs. As always, Mason uses his legal prowess and relentless determination to unravel the truth and deliver justice in a suspenseful courtroom showdown. The novel showcases Gardner’s signature mix of clever plotting, brisk pacing, and legal drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1581\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eErle Stanley Gardner\u003c\/strong\u003e (1889–1970) was a prolific American author and attorney best known for creating the iconic defense lawyer Perry Mason. With over 80 Perry Mason novels, Gardner became one of the best-selling authors of the 20th century. He originally practiced law in California, which provided rich material for his legal thrillers. Gardner was known for his fast-paced writing, plot twists, and emphasis on courtroom drama. His works were adapted into a highly successful television series, \u003cem data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1331\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePerry Mason\u003c\/em\u003e, which solidified the character's place in American pop culture. Gardner also wrote under several pseudonyms and created other series characters, but it was Perry Mason who earned him lasting fame and a legacy as a master of the legal mystery genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255618953402,"sku":"35C5UKZ5T-Used","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/cccc_c76a2ebb-c4fd-498e-96e1-9c0a2f877085.jpg?v=1761066836","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-case-of-the-caretaker-s-cat-by-erle-stanley-gardner-rare-books-same-cover","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}