The Case of the Runaway Corpse by Erle Stanley Gardner

And though the victim died twice, Perry gets only one clear shot at saving his client - and himself. With Davenport finally dead, Perry could become a possible accessory to murder. Then Davenport does die, or so everyone thinks until his alleged corpse climbs out a window and drives away - straight into a prepared open grave in another county.

Perry finds the envelope, but it’s filled with blank paper. She wants Perry Mason to find the incriminating note her husband left for the authorities accusing her of murder - especially now that Davenport is dying. You can read this before The Case of the Runaway Corpse (A Perry Mason Mystery, #44) PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.ĭEAD MAN’S DRIVE Her husband was stealing her money, while accusing her of a plot to poison him - or so claims the frightened young Mrs. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Case of the Runaway Corpse (A Perry Mason Mystery, #44) written by Erle Stanley Gardner which was published in. Sam Moraine book, as Charles J.Brief Summary of Book: The Case of the Runaway Corpse (A Perry Mason Mystery, #44) by Erle Stanley Gardner As I began to portray Gramps, I realized how very much in common he had with Wood Whitesell.' All I know is that after a winter in New Orleans during which I became well acquainted with Whitesell, Gramp Wiggins walked into my consciousness one day and demanded to be set down on paper. To what extent Gramps was inspired by Whitesell even I don't know. Gardner said 'Whitesell and Gramp Wiggins are, of course, two distinct entities, although they have numerous points in common. His name is Wood Whitesell.' Whitesell was a photographer who didn't care about money and was frequently too busy to think about eating, as he tried to crowd all the activities he wanted to do into the day. Two years ago in New Orleans I met a litle old chap who has as much bounce as a rubber ball, whose eyes sparkle with enthusiasm, whose white hair shaggles down around his shoulders. Per the foreword to The Case of the Smoking Chimney, Gramps Wiggins is based on someone that Erle Stanley Gardner met: 'More frequently than they realise, authors are inspired by outstanding individuals whom they meet.

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The Case of the Runaway Corpse by Erle Stanley Gardner