Nero Wolfe is a passionate orchid collector, a great gourmet, a lover of beer, and a brilliant detective. He practically never leaves his house. He solves every crime based on the facts Archie Goodwin gathers—his charming, ironic assistant with an excellent memory.
At a meeting of fifteen of the best chefs in the world, one famous chef is killed. Wolfe is issued a challenge—both as a detective and as an avid gourmet.