Summary

Beginning with this section of the novel, Horowitz includes all portions of the novel Atticus Pünd Takes the Case, including an image of the cover page, the dedication, statements of praise, the table of contents, and the text of the novel.

In “One: Clarence Keep,” Eric Chandler felt as if he had been attached to his mother, Phyllis Chandler, since he was born. He had not done well in school and had never attracted a girl because he had a club foot. He had not been able to fight in the war. After the war was over and actress Melissa James moved to Clarence Keep in Tawleigh, Phyllis was hired as the cook and housekeeper. Eric, now 43, had gone along as butler, chauffeur, gardener, and general handyman.

Melissa, who said she...