The Case of the Hesitant Hostess Drama Paperback Book by Erle Stanley Gardner
(Perry Mason #41)

PERRY MASON
was losing!

The evidence against his client was pat and plentiful - too pat and plentiful. But the witness, Mrs. Martha Lavina, was clever. She avoided every trap and her answers were convincing the jury that his client was guilty.

Mason believed Mrs. Lavina was lying and that he could prove it by bringing in a surprise witness, Inez Kaylor. Paul Drake supposedly had Inez stashed away in the law library of the courthouse.

Just before the session ended, Mason signaled Drake to bring in the witness. Drake slowly shook his head. Inez •Kaylor had disappeared. . :

PERRY MASON
had been double-crossed!

Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some crease marks on front and back cover. Piece of tape on spine. Some light staining on interior and exterior. Previous owner wrote their name on the 1st page margin. A few white marks on front and back cover. Spine has some issues (See photo #3).  Cover fraying along the edges. Tear at the top left corner of cover spine side. Some scrapes and scratches on front cover. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.

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