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Synopsis
In The Dear, Dead Lady, the brilliant and eccentric detective Nero Wolfe is approached by a man named Oliphant, who claims to be the spiritual leader of a small religious group. Oliphant is deeply in love with Ilsa Dana, a Park Avenue socialite, but he fears for her life due to the jealousy of her current partner, Jack Hunter, a boxer known for his violent tendencies. Wolfe, who is more interested in his orchids and gourmet meals, is initially reluctant to take on the case, but the urgency of Oliphant's plea piques his interest.
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