A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of the Vagabond Virgin

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Platinum blonde Veronica Dale is arrested for vagrancy despite having a hotel reservation in her name, booked by Addison, the head of a department store, who is now being blackmailed. Perry Mason faces a complex web of deceit, culminating in murder and one of his most challenging trial scenes. Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970), a master of American mystery fiction, crafted intricate plots filled with surprises. He authored 146 books, with 85 featuring Perry Mason, who became the basis for numerous television adaptations. Gardner achieved remarkable sales, peaking in the mid-1960s with an average of 26,000 copies sold daily, surpassing even Agatha Christie and Barbara Cartland combined. Born in Massachusetts, Gardner briefly attended Law School in Indiana but was suspended due to distractions, particularly boxing. Moving to California, he became a self-taught attorney before shifting to sales for five years. He returned to law in 1921, establishing another firm, but his passion lay in writing. He set an ambitious goal of 66,000 words per week, producing work under various pseudonyms beyond just Perry Mason. Later in life, Gardner re-engaged with law through "The Court of Last Resort," which aimed to investigate and rectify miscarriages of justice. He envisioned his hero as a fighter who, with patience, maneuvers his adversaries for a decisive victory.