I have been a long-time fan of the Perry Mason mysteries, and have liked all of the ones that I've read so far. This one was published in 1965, and was more polished than the ones that I've read from the 1930s.
The Case of the Troubled Trustee concerns a young man, Kerry Dutton, who is the trustee of a "spend-thrift" trust established by the wealthy uncle of a pretty young woman. Over several years he has fallen in love with the young woman, Desere. He consults with Mason about the trust, and several of the things he has done. Mason does his best to counsel the young man.
Complications result when some of the stock which had been in the trust, suddenly becomes much more valuable because of a proxy fight. Dutton manages to get into a fight, and then involved in a murder. Mason is called upon to clean up the mess, as usual. There are courtroom surprises as in most of the Perry Mason mysteries, and the solution was unexpected.
Really enjoyed this one, will be reading more!
This is part of my 2014 Vintage Mystery BINGO challenge--Silver--V--Book with lawyer, etc.
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