Earl Derr Biggers

A classic tale of mystery and suspense from Earl Derr Biggers, "The Agony Column" weaves a captivating narrative that transcends time. Immerse yourself in this engaging novel, a delightful blend of crime and humor centered around an American in England. Published originally during the Golden Age of detective fiction, this story offers a unique perspective on cultural clashes and criminal investigations. Biggers masterfully crafts a suspenseful plot, keeping readers guessing until the very end. Explore the nuances of American identity abroad as the protagonist navigates the complexities of English society while embroiled in a puzzling case. "The Agony Column" remains a testament to the enduring power of well-crafted mysteries, offering a thrilling and humorous escape into a world of intrigue. A must-read for fans of classic detective stories and suspenseful thrillers. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the preservation of this literary treasure for generations to come. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

On January 24, 1925, The Saturday Evening Post began its serialization of the book that would make Earl Derr Biggers famous: The House Without a Key, the first of the Charlie Chan series. Chan, the first Chinese detective in literature, was modeled after Chang Apana, a real-life police detective in Honolulu. The Black Camel is the fourth novel in the Charlie Chan series by Earl Derr Biggers, published in 1929. The story takes place in Honolulu and centers around the murder of a famous Hollywood actress named Shelah Fane, who is in Hawaii for the filming of a movie. The actress is found dead at a luxurious beachfront estate, and suspicion falls on various members of the film crew and other individuals with whom she had close ties. Charlie Chan, the astute and methodical Chinese-American detective from the Honolulu Police Department, is called to solve the mystery. As Chan delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a series of complex relationships, hidden motives, and past secrets that all play a part in the murder. The novel is noted for its vivid portrayal of 1920s Hawaii, its engaging characters, and its well-crafted plot, which keeps readers guessing until the endEarl Derr Biggers ultimately wrote six Charlie Chan mystery novels: The House Without A Key, The Chinese Parrot, Behind That Curtain, The Black Camel, Charlie Chan Carries On, and Keeper of the Keys. Each of these books is wonderfully told, and through the later films, radio shows, comics, and television series, Charlie Chan became an enduring popular figure.

Kuka halusi puhuvan papukaijan hengiltä - ja miksi? Nuori kalifornialainen Bob Eden on vailla suuntaa elämälleen. Kun hänen isänsä, jalokiviliikkeen omistaja, lupaa välittää mittaamattoman arvokkaan helminauhan sen uudelle omistajalle, Eden saa tehtäväkseen avustaa korun kuljetuksessa Havaijilta Kalifornian aavikolle. Eden suuntaa aavikon pikkukaupunkiin seuranaan terävä-älyinen havaijilaisetsivä, Charlie Chan, ja huomaa pian tempautuneensa elämänsä seikkailuun. Kun eräs sekatyömies ja papukaija saavat yllättäen surmansa, on selvää, että helminauhaan linkittyy vaarallisia tahoja. Mutta miten kuolemat ja arvokoru oikein liittyvät toisiinsa? Onnistuvatko Eden ja nokkela Chan selvittämään helminauhaan liittyvän arvoituksen - ennen kuin se on liian myöhäistä? Biggersin klassisesta etsiväromaanista ei puutu herrasmieshenkeä, vauhtia tai romantiikkaa.

Vaiettuja salaisuuksia, kiellettyä rakkautta ja visainen murha. Eletään 1920-lukua. Nuori John Quincy Winterslip astuu laivaan suuntanaan Havaiji: hänen on määrä houkutella saarelle lomailemaan jäänyt tätinsä palaamaan kotiin Bostoniin. Hieman ennen Johnin saapumista hänen sukulaismiehensä, Dan Winterslip, löydetään Honolulun-kartanostaan murhattuna. Saarelle saapuva John löytää itsensä keskeltä murhatutkintaa, jota johtaa paikallinen etsivä, terävä-älyinen ja sanavalmis Charlie Chan. Yhdessä Charlie Chan ja John paneutuvat mysteeriin, jossa kietoutuvat yhteen Winterslipin suvun vaiettu menneisyys ja Havaijin polveileva historia. Samalla John joutuu tekemään painavia valintoja, jotka vaikuttavat lopullisesti hänen omaan tulevaisuuteensa. Charlie Chan ja avaimeton talo aloittaa klassikon asemaan nousseen etsiväsarjan, jossa kiinalais-amerikkalainen etsivä Charlie Chan ratkoo mysteerejä Havaijin trooppisissa maisemissa.

World War I drama, based on the Broadway play by Earl Derr Biggers. Includes a selection of photographs from the play.