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Some Buried Caesar is a 1939 detective novel by Rex Stout featuring private investigator Nero Wolfe and his assistant and narrator, Archie Goodwin. After a roadside automobile accident, Wolfe becomes involved in events surrounding a prize bull and a murder at a rural exposition in upstate New York. The book is distinctive within the series because Wolfe, normally an intensely homebound investigator, conducts much of the case away from his Manhattan brownstone.
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Why does Nero Wolfe leave his brownstone in Some Buried Caesar?
Wolfe travels to rural New York to exhibit his orchids, putting him near a livestock exposition and a feud over a champion bull. A car accident and subsequent murder keep him away from his usual Manhattan routine.
Who is Caesar in Some Buried Caesar?
Caesar is a valuable prize bull whose fate lies at the center of a public dispute. The title plays on both the animal's name and the secrets buried beneath the murder.
Is Some Buried Caesar the first appearance of Lily Rowan?
Yes. The 1939 novel introduces Lily Rowan, who becomes a recurring character and an important romantic interest for Archie Goodwin.
Does Some Buried Caesar take place at a real country fair?
Its exposition setting is fictional, but Rex Stout builds the mystery around recognizable fairground features such as livestock judging, food tents, and agricultural rivalries. The rural setting gives Wolfe unusually direct access to the suspects.
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