Fer-De-LanceThe first book in Rex Stout`s world-famous Nero Wolfe mystery series introduces us to the hedonistic genius detective and his trusty assistant Archie Givens as they search for the killer of a beautiful--and wealthy--woman`s brother.
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\Fer`-de-lance"\, n. [F., the iron of a lance, lance head.] (Zo["o]l.) A large, venomous serpent ({Trigonocephalus lanceolatus}