A Clue for Clouseau (Inspector)

The Great New Deal includes an “Easter Egg” tribute to the Wizard of Oz. It’s pretty much out in the open (if you haven’t noted it, take a look at this outline [LINK]). There is a second, less obvious, tribute concealed within The Great New Deal. It remembers the great actor, the late Peter Sellers. As you’re reading the novel, be on the lookout for references to a couple of Sellers’ earlier comedies (in which he played multiple roles) and to one of his very last roles. The referenced movies had political undertones/messages, but were still quite funny and enjoyable. Undoubtedly, the greatest detective in France, Inspector Clouseau, would have no difficulty in solving this mystery.