Case
A Right to Die
Year Published
1964
Case Introduction
24 February - 13 March, 1964. Wolfe's talk to the Kanawha Spa servants back in _Too Many Cooks_ bears unexpected fruit.
Notes
Resolution

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Fritz Brenner
Fritz prepared Shirred Eggs with Chives and Sherry, Mushroom and Watercress Omelet, Broiled Shad with Sorrel Sauce, Fritz's Bread, Fig Souffle, Wild Duck in Vatel Sauce, Corn Muffins, Mussels in White Wine and Duck with Trimmings during this case.
Character descriptionMaster chef in Wolfe's kitchen, has a small apartment in the basement. (In "Fer-De-Lance," his apartment is across from the plant room, not in the basement.) Swiss; native French speaker, served in WWI. Uninterested in murder, except whether a client is in the offing; gets anxious about household finance when Wolfe isn't working. Doesn't like to talk while cooking. Changes to his old slippers at 9 pm because of "things left on his feet by the war to remember it by". Implied he was a member of the Swiss Alpine Patrol during WWI.
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Archie Goodwin
Character descriptionNero Wolfe's tough and witty assistant.
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Lucy Valdon
Mentioned - After Archie has his fill of Wolfe, he decides to dine with Lucy at her house.
Character descriptionGood looking widow of a famous novelist, Richard Valdon.
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Dunbar Whipple
son of Paul Whipple - accused of killing Susan Brooke
Character descriptionSon of Paul Whipple Accused killer of Susan Brooke in A RIGHT TO DIE
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Paul Whipple
Recites from memory the appeal Wolfe made to the wait staff at Kanawha Spa in "Too Many Cooks." Paul needs Wolfe's help.
Character descriptionWaiter at Kanawha Spa.
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Nero Wolfe
Character descriptionMaster detective. Genius. Estimated weight: 1/7 ton. Carries a large platinum watch in his vest pocket. Sends a check every month to his mother in Budapest ("Fer-de-lance, ch. 13)..
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