Trouble at the Brownstone

In this gripping mystery by Robert Goldsborough, Archie Goodwin must put aside his disdain for Theodore Horstmann when the orchid-keeper is viciously attacked and left in a coma. Tasked by the renowned detective Nero Wolfe, Archie delves into Horstmann's life near the waterfront, where he uncovers a seedy tavern frequented by longshoremen and recent immigrants. As he steps into Horstmann's shoes during a bridge game, Archie finds himself entangled in a web of danger that escalates with a shocking murder.