The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a classic work of literature published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited in 2005. This edition, the first printing, spans 213 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Sam Spade, a private detective who is drawn into a web of intrigue when he is hired by the enigmatic Miss Wonderley to locate her missing sister. As the plot unfolds, Spade discovers that Miss Wonderley is not who she seems, leading him into a dangerous chase involving a coveted jewel-encrusted falcon.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale filled with elements of mystery, suspense, and hard-boiled action. The story intricately weaves themes of deception and betrayal as Spade navigates a treacherous landscape populated by various characters, including the elusive Brigid O’Shaughnessy and the menacing Fat Man. This edition offers a fresh opportunity to explore Hammett’s influential style and the complexities of his characters, making it a significant addition to the genres of mystery and thriller.
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Sam Spade is hired by the fragrant Miss Wonderley to track down her sister, who has eloped with a louse called Floyd Thursby. But Miss Wonderley is in fact the beautiful and treacherous Brigid O’Shaughnessy, and when Spade’s partner Miles Archer is shot while on Thursby’s trail, Spade finds himself both hunter and hunted: can he track down the jewel-encrusted bird, a treasure worth killing for, before the Fat Man finds him?
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