The Dashing White Cowboy by René Goscinny

Why read the book?

Lucky Luke crosses paths with a wandering theatre company whose star play is The Dashing White Cowboy. Wherever they perform, a major robbery takes place at the very moment of the play's climax. His suspicions roused, Lucky Luke keeps a close watch on the actors, and twice he nearly finds himself framed as the culprit.

With the help of Gladys, a repentant member of the troupe, he works out how the thefts are staged and brings the guilty to justice. Jolly Jumper rides along through a story that mixes greasepaint with gunsmoke.

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What I Loved

The theatrical setting gives the album a fresh flavour, with hammy actors, painted scenery and a clever crime hidden behind the curtain. The mystery is neatly built, and Gladys makes a likeable ally.

It is a playful blend of whodunnit and Western.

Key Takeaway

A charming mystery where the stage curtain hides the perfect cover for robbery.

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