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Charlie Chan is a Chinese Hero, solving mysteries with wit and
courage. Biggers created the character because he disliked the
negative stereotypes around Asian people at the time. S. T. Karnick
writes in the National Review that Chan is "a brilliant detective
with understandably limited facility in the English language whose]
powers of observation, logic, and personal rectitude and humility
made him an exemplary, entirely honourable character. The books
have been adapted to television and film, creating characters and
stories that adults and children alike love. This Omnibus Edition
of the six Charlie Chan Novels is a must-read for every Charlie
Chan fan: The House Without a Key (1925), The Chinese Parrot
(1926), Behind that Curtain (1928), The Black Camel (1929), Charlie
Chan Carries On (1930), Keeper of the Keys (1932)
Shelah Fane is a young, beautiful, successful, Hollywood actress.
She is thinking of marrying a playboy - but decides to consult a
celebrity psychic first. He hints at some dark deed in her past -
and the next morning she is found dead. Can Charlie Chan and his
loyal sidekick Kashimo untangle the lies and deceit that brought
the black camel of death to her door?
Inspector Duff pursues a murderer on an around-the-world voyage.
This, the third-and final-book of the Leonaur series contains two
of the six original Charlie Chan mystery novels by Earl Derr
Biggers. In the first tale, we find the inscrutable
Chinese-Hawaiian police detective remaking and nearly loosing an
acquaintance made in an earlier case-Scotland Yard Detective
Inspector Duff. The English policeman has been pursuing his quarry
across the globe following hard on the trail of murder after
murder. In Honolulu Duff is shot and wounded and feels he must give
up the chase-but Charlie Chan is on hand to carry on-giving the
case its title-and bring the guilty to justice. In Keeper of the
Keys-the final novel, Chan leaves his island home to visit
California, where as a house-guest of a famous opera singer he
finds himself denied relaxation and embroiled in murder instead.
Ex-husbands, servants and a veritable company of suspects all come
under Chan's scrutiny together with a dog called Trouble, two
scarves and two little boxes. A mystery indeed!
Two classic mysteries for Charlie Chan to solve In this, the second
volume of Leonaur's Charlie Chan series, the famous
Chinese-Hawaiian detective finds himself grappling with the puzzle
that lies 'Behind that Curtain'-the third of the six original
novels by Earl Derr Biggers. Years ago in far away England, a
solicitor is found murdered wearing silk Chinese slippers. Then a
detective investigating a long cold case is also discovered
murdered-wearing the same slippers And what does this have to do
with five missing young women? In Charlie Chan's fourth outing-The
Black Camel-the 'camel', or death itself according to the Chinese
proverb, has 'knelt by the gate' of a glamorous Hollywood actress
who is visiting Honolulu. More accurately, she has been
murdered-stabbed through the heart-and Inspector Chan must unravel
the web of secrets and intrigue that surrounds her and the
colourful cast of characters of her entourage-any one of whom could
be a killer These new editions of one crime fiction's most iconic
detectives allow readers to join Charlie Chan as he creates progeny
and triumphs of detection with equally inscrutable aplomb.
Charlie Chan-the famous and popular Chinese-Hawaiian police
detective-has entertained his audience through several different
mediums, from the written word to the movie screen, A number of
authors have turned their pens to the character, but, in fact,
Charlie Chan appeared originally in just six novels written by Earl
Derr Biggers between 1925 and 1932. It is these colourful tales of
the original Charlie Chan that comprise the Leonaur collection of
three volumes-this volume contains the first two novels. In The
House Without a Key we are introduced to Chan, a corpulent father
of nine, as he uses all his considerable faculties to solve the
mystifying case of a murdered father and a missing jewel box. In
The Chinese Parrot, Chan dons a disguise and goes undercover to
solve a complex triple intrigue involving a fake identity, a
kidnapping and a murder. These wonderful examples of twentieth
century detective fiction bring the world of 1920s Hawaii to
vibrant life once again-and richly deserve their classic status.
In Biggers' final novel, Charlie Chan is invited to millionaire
Dudley Ward's home in Lake Tahoe to try to find his missing son.
However the murder of Dudley Ward's ex-wife, the soprano Ellen
Landini, soon occupies his complete attention, and potential
suspects abound. He examines the evidence but seems unable to
persuade Ah Sing, the titular keeper of the keys, to break his
loyal silence and give him the key to solving the mystery.
Earl Derr Biggers' classic detective Charlie Chan investigates a
cult called the Temple of the Golden Horde, which may be involved
in murder This short novel, by Edgar Award nominee Michael Collins,
originally appeared in Charlie Chan Mystery Magazine in 1974. This
is the first book publication. Features a new introduction by the
author.
"""Charlie Chan Carries On"" -- the 1931 Fox motion picture
starring Warner Oland as Chan-- is now considered a ""lost"" film
(the original film materials were destroyed in a vault fire.)
Unless a copy surfaces in some remote corner of the world, as
happened with ""Charlie Chan in Paris,"" this original screenplay
is the closest Chan fans will come to seeing the original film.
(There is also a Portuguese-language version called ""Eran Trece""
-- ""There Were Thirteen"" -- with a different cast. The 1940 film,
""Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise,"" starring Sidney Toler, Oland's
successor in the role of Charlie Chan, was also based on the same
novel, but with a different script.)
This addition to the series was penned by Barry Conners and
Philip Klein, with added material suggested by Earl Derr Biggers,
and based loosely on Biggers' original novel, ""Behind That
Curtain."" "
It is the second murder in 24 hours at the Transcontinental Chess
Tournament, and Charlie Chan has been summoned from a peaceful
vacation to help solve the crime before international scandal ruins
the tournament's good name. Originally published in "Charlie Chan's
Mystery Magazine" in 1974, this is the first book appearance of
"The Pawns of Death."
Seven Keys to Baldpate (1913) is a mystery novel by Earl Derr
Biggers. Although he is widely known as the author of a bestselling
series of novels featuring Chinese American detective Charlie Chan,
Biggers worked for years as a struggling mystery writer with
moderate success. Seven Keys to Baldpate is one of his most
acclaimed works of fiction from that period in his career, due in
no small part to George M. Cohan's celebrated stage adaptation of
the same year. Cohan's version has since served as source material
for at least seven feature length films. "'Yes, it's a little more
lively in summer, when that's open," answered the agent; 'we get a
lot of complaints about trunks not coming, from pretty swell
people, too. It sort of cheers things.' His eye roamed with
interest over Mr. Magee's New York attire. 'But Baldpate Inn is
shut up tight now. This is nothing but an annex to a graveyard in
winter. You wasn't thinking of stopping off here, was you?'" When
William Magee arrives at Baldpate Mountain from his native New York
City, he discovers that the hotel where he will be staying is
virtually closed for the winter. Despite this setback, Magee
manages to secure a key to the Baldpate Inn. There, he begins to
work on what he hopes will become his first serious novel, his big
break after years as a pulp fiction writer. Soon, other guests
begin to arrive, each of them harboring a dangerous secret. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Earl Derr Biggers' Seven Keys to Baldpate is a
classic of American mystery fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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Lord Harrowby visits Lloyds of London and takes out an insurance
policy on his future wedding, which guarantees a hefty payout if
the ceremony stalls. It's an odd request that leads to desperate
measures from both parties. Lord Allan Harrowby is engaged to marry
a wealthy American heiress. Prior to their nuptials, he decides to
take out an insurance policy on their wedding. If it doesn't occur
by a certain time, Harrowby will receive a massive claim for his
troubles. The insurers, Lloyds of London, sends one of their
trusted employees to the wedding locale to make sure it goes off
without a hitch. What happens next is a series of unexpected events
that attempt to derail the ceremony at every turn.Love Insurance is
a screwball comedy that uses the best elements of the genre. It is
a fun and entertaining story that leaps off the page. The novel was
later adapted for feature film including 1919's Love Insurance,
1924's The Reckless Age and 1940's One Night in the Tropics With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of Love Insurance is both modern and readable.
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