The Man with Two Left Feet

Henry Pifield Rice is an unconventional detective whose role at Stafford's International Investigation Bureau involves mundane tasks rather than thrilling investigations. Lacking the skills of a traditional sleuth, he often finds himself performing simple observations, such as timing patrons leaving a restaurant, rather than solving complex mysteries. Known by unflattering nicknames among his colleagues, Rice's story highlights the humorous and unsensational aspects of his job, providing a fresh perspective on the detective genre.