<div>Out of all of Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe mysteries, <i>Rubber Band</i> stands out as one of the most intricate. The normally unflappable detective is brought on to investigate what appears to be a clean case of larceny, but soon it turns into a quagmire of blackmail and broken promises. Crossing eras and oceans, Wolfe and his trusty assistant Archie Goodwin must find the link between a lynching and a respected British peer. At stake is the life of Wolfe's beautiful young client and a million dollars.</div>