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In the third installment of the Charlie Chan mysteries the
diminutive Chinese detective who hails from Honolulu finds himself
back in San Francisco after his incredible adventures in the
California desert with the previous book, The Chinese Parrot. A
former head of Scotland Yard comes to town hot on the trail of a
15-year-old murder, where the significant clue is a pair of Chinese
slippers. There is also the mysterious disappearance of a series of
women, one of whom the British inspector believes may be linked to
his case. When the English sleuth is himself inexplicably murdered
in a social gathering, it's up to Charlie Chan to figure out the
guilty party, and solve the related mystery.
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The Agony Column
Earl Derr Biggers; Read by John Rayburn
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In this 5th installment of the classic series of mysteries
featuring Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police, we meet Scotland
Yard's Inspector Duff, first introduced in Behind That Curtain.
Duff is pursuing a callous murderer on an around-the-world tour,
and it is only when the ship is docked in Honolulu and Duff is
gravely wounded, does Charlie Chan take on the case. This is
decidedly unfortunate for the guilty party, because Chan has the
culprit well in-hand before the ship makes its final stOut of Print
in San Francisco.
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Love Insurance
Earl Derr Biggers
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R501
Discovery Miles 5 010
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Love Insurance (Hardcover)
Earl Derr Biggers; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R521
R427
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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.
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.
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.
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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Love Insurance (Paperback)
Earl Derr Biggers; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R285
R241
Discovery Miles 2 410
Save R44 (15%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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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.
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.
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.
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