THE FINISHING STROKE

by Ellery Queen ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 14, 1957

Framed in 1905 and 1957 is the story of the happenings over the Christmas and New Year's of 1929 in which two deaths fail to be solved by the then young, Ellery Queen. Intricate and fancy clues, keyed to the 12 days of Christmas, are linked to John Sebastian whose party in the suburbs is to celebrate his birthday and the inheritance which becomes his and his coming marriage. But the body of an unknown man, inexplicable happenings and another killing sabotage the festivities...with Ellery forced to admit defeat. Tricks- and a treat -- for the Queen's quorum.

Pub Date: Feb. 14, 1957

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1957

Categories: FICTION