This is a
mystery story told from a dog's point of view--Randolph, a black Labrador Retriever, and the ultimate dog-about-town,
with savoir faire to spare. He can read, and does, the classics. He can spell out messages (if AlphaBits or a computer are handy) to his master, Harry, who is seeking his true mistress, Imogene,
heiress to a fortune in Australian uranium if she reaches the proper age without being labelled a murderess, like her crazed (and deceased) mother, Iris. Harry is called to the scene of a murder, where Imogene has been implicated in the murder of a young man she has been staying with. They have been living in a boarding house used by employees of the United Nations, as well as odd assorted other characters, including a drunken old beat poet and a lady who collects cans and bottles, who witnessed Imogene leaving the room, dazed and out of it, after they had both gone in. But there were two champagne glasses, both drugged, and there is much doubt. When Randolph is loaned to a press secretary from Near Upper Pilesia as a therapy dog, he finds out much, and things begin to heat up. What else did the witnesses see? And who, and why, are spies from at least four nations involved? Who will be next? This is a really funny book, and a must for dog-loving
mystery fans.