The Gracie Allen Murder Case

The beloved 1930s comedienne becomes the famed detective's sidekick in the series that "transport[s] the reader back to a long-gone era of society" (Mystery Scene).

During a glamorous night on the town, Gracie Allen finds a dead body-and a cigarette case nearby that belongs to her date for the evening. Detective Philo Vance is on the scene, but questioning Gracie is causing more confusion than enlightenment. To prevent her from creating more chaos, Vance decides to keep her close by as his ...