--- product_id: 4517792 title: "Too Many Cooks/Champagne for One (Nero Wolfe)" brand: "rex stout" price: "€ 33.30" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4517792-too-many-cooks-champagne-for-one-nero-wolfe store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Too Many Cooks/Champagne for One (Nero Wolfe) **Brand:** rex stout **Price:** € 33.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Too Many Cooks/Champagne for One (Nero Wolfe) by rex stout - **How much does it cost?** € 33.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4517792-too-many-cooks-champagne-for-one-nero-wolfe) ## Best For - rex stout enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rex stout brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Too Many Cooks/Champagne for One (Nero Wolfe) ## Images ![Too Many Cooks/Champagne for One (Nero Wolfe) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512Okm0Zt3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seventy-three! (73) Cases!!! *by G***O on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2010* Twenty years elapsed between the publication of "Too Many Cooks" (1938) and "Champagne for One" (1958), the former near the beginning of Rex Stout's career as a writer of crime fiction -- he'd already pursued more careers than most of us even aspire to -- and the latter not yet close to the end, with 18 to go! Stout (1886-1975) wrote the first 'Nero Wolfe' novel in 1934, after retiring in his forties with some wealth from the world of banking. In all, he wrote 73 novels depicting his slothful sleuth, the gargantuan gourmand and orchid fancier Nero Wolfe. Wow! And there are people who've read every one of them!But the years and the commercial success took a toll on Rex Stout's literary skills. "Too Many Cooks" is a brilliantly stylish, highly original book, crisp, witty, and compelling intellectually, with the added bonus of some serious social content. Fictional detective Nero Wolfe, the ultimate New York elitist, turns out to have been a thoroughgoing liberal about race at a time when even his fellow New Yorker - you know, "that man!" in the White House - wasn't. I would rank "Too Many Cooks" as one of the few real 'classics' of popular crime fiction; I've already reviewed it separately. "Champagne for One" is a throwaway, totally formulaic, neither as stylish in language nor as vivid in character portrayal as the earlier book. It's the sort of pop novel one reads when one doesn't want to engage in thought of any sort. The two don't belong on the same shelf, let alone in the same volume, in terms of interest. I suppose they've been linked because of the "food and drink" descriptions in both, but even in that vein, the earlier book surpasses the later as much as "tournedos Rossini" would surpass "chicken-fried steak." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Two good novels *by J*** on Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018* Wolfe and Archie travel to an upstate lodge where a group of the world's greatest chefs are gathered for a regular scheduled meeting where there are Too Many Cooks. Part of their activities is to determine, one at a time, which of a list of ingredients is left out of a specially prepared sauce. A murder of one of the chefs interrupts, and Wolfe must determine who is responsible for the murder. It's a very challenging test for Wolf, and I enjoyed seeing the actions between him and Archie while they are so far from home.Champagne for One is the method to murder a young woman at a yearly charity event. Archie happens to be attending, quite by chance, so Wolfe feels compelled to investigate. Fortunately, a client comes forward to ask him to minimize any information that might be discovered about him during the course of the investigation. Archie was watching the young woman in question as she drank the champagne so it seems there was no way anyone could have poisoned her. Wolfe is able to find a slight crack through which he can detect the murderer.I enjoyed both novels and was glad to find them combined in one volume. I am a huge fan of Wolfe and Archie, and I highly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Two Outstanding Nero Wolfe Mysteries *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2015* Too Many Cooks: One of Rex Stout's very best Nero Wolfe mystery novels. A gathering of the greatest chefs in the world; Nero wolfe having to travel by train to attend as the guest of honor; amazingly described dishes prepared by these chefs (I get hungry every time I read this book); and, by the way, a murder. Brilliantly written, a fantastic cast of characters and suspects, and an ingeneous solution in Mr. Wolfe's own inimitable style. I would recommend this book to anyone why might be interested in top-shelf mysteries.Champagne For One: A terrific story! As always with Rex Stout, brilliantly written, great plot and characters, and a surprise solution. This book is special in that it offers a unique insight into Archie Goodwin, Nero Wolfe's self-described confidential assistant-gofer-leg man-and, as needed, cattle prod. The murder, at a high-class charity soiree, takes place literally in front of Archie and he takes it very personally. His thoughts and comments on the subject are, by themselves, well worth reading this book. But don't limit yourself to just this segment. The entire book delivers the gamut of emotions and challanges your thought processes all the way to the final solution. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4517792-too-many-cooks-champagne-for-one-nero-wolfe](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4517792-too-many-cooks-champagne-for-one-nero-wolfe) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*