LARGE PRINT EDITION. The House Without a Key (1925) is a mystery
novel by Earl Derr Biggers. The first in a series of novels
featuring Chinese American detective Charlie Chan, The House
Without a Key is notable for its nuanced depiction of race and
class on the edges of American empire. Based in part on the life of
Chinese Hawaiian detective Chang Apana, the character of Charlie
Chan was intended by Biggers as an alternative to racist Yellow
Peril stereotypes of the early twentieth century. Shaken by the
murder of his uncle, a Bostonian aristocrat living in Hawai’i,
John Quincy Winterslip travels to the islands to manage his estate
and encourage his aunt Minerva to return home. Uncomfortable at
first, he soon grows to appreciate both the natural beauty of life
in the Pacific and the youthful attraction of a young woman he
meets on his trip. Winterslip makes the decision to break off his
engagement with Agatha and remains in Hawai’i to help with the
investigation into his uncle’s death. As he grows familiar with
the case, he comes to respect Chinese American detective Charlie
Chan, an intelligent and honest man who dedicates himself to his
work with passion and honor. The House Without a Key, the first in
a series of six novels featuring Chan, rejuvenated Biggers’
career as a leading writer of popular fiction in the early
twentieth century. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Earl Derr
Biggers’ The House Without a Key is a classic of American
detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.
General
| Imprint: |
West Margin Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 2022 |
| Authors: |
Earl Derr Biggers
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
678 |
| Edition: |
Large type / large print edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5131-3710-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-5131-3710-7 |
| Barcode: |
9781513137100 |
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