{"product_id":"the-case-of-the-fugitive-nurse-by-erle-stanley-gardner-rare-books","title":"The case of the fugitive nurse by Erle Stanley Gardner [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"114\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"268\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Case of the Fugitive Nurse\u003c\/em\u003e (1954) is the 43rd novel in Erle Stanley Gardner’s renowned Perry Mason series.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn this legal thriller, Perry Mason is approached by Steffanie Malden, a young widow whose prominent surgeon husband, Summerfield Malden, has died in a private plane crash.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSteffanie seeks Mason's help to locate a missing $100,000 in undeclared cash that her late husband and his head nurse, Gladys Foss, had hidden away—potentially to avoid IRS scrutiny.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"468\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHowever, the case takes a darker turn when Steffanie is suddenly charged with orchestrating her husband's death.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMason must navigate a labyrinth of deceit, uncovering hidden motives and challenging both legal and moral boundaries to uncover the truth.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel culminates in a classic courtroom showdown, showcasing Mason's sharp legal acumen and his commitment to justice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"512\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"672\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErle Stanley Gardner \u003c\/strong\u003e(1889–1970) was an American author and lawyer, best known for creating the iconic lawyer-detective Perry Mason.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGardner wrote nearly 100 detective and mystery novels, many of which sold over a million copies each, making him one of the best-selling American writers of his time.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"872\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBefore his writing career, Gardner practiced law in California, defending marginalized clients.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis experiences in the courtroom informed his writing, particularly in crafting realistic legal scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond fiction, Gardner was deeply involved in criminal justice reform, founding The Court of Last Resort in the 1940s to investigate and rectify miscarriages of justice.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"952\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGardner's Perry Mason series has left a lasting legacy in the mystery genre, influencing countless writers and adaptations across various media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253239144634,"sku":"345TW0OOX-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/55_35470399-887a-4a8e-b1a5-ed3be17cd635.jpg?v=1760980118","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-case-of-the-fugitive-nurse-by-erle-stanley-gardner-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}