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  • The House Without A Key
    Earl Derr Biggers
    Set in the sunlit elegance of 1920s Hawaii, The House Without a Key introduces Charlie Chan, one of the most enduring detectives in American mystery fiction. When a wealthy patriarch is found murdered at his island estate, the investigation exposes a tangled web of family secrets, forbidden relationships, and long-buried resentments beneath the surface of paradise. As suspicion...
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    11,34 €

  • The Chinese Parrot
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In The Chinese Parrot, the second novel in the beloved Charlie Chan series, the astute detective is drawn into a knot of perplexing events when a famed singer disappears during a transcontinental flight and reappears at a luxury resort under mysterious circumstances. Strange clues and conflicting accounts compel Chan to separate fact from fiction in a case that spans both the g...
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    11,98 €

  • The Black Camel
    Earl Derr Biggers
    When a Hollywood star is murdered on the slopes of an active volcano, detective Charlie Chan is drawn into one of his most dangerous investigations in The Black Camel. Set against the exotic landscape of Hawaii, the case quickly expands beyond a single act of violence into a tangle of secrets, ambition, and carefully concealed motives. As Chan follows a trail that winds through...
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    10,73 €

  • Behind that Curtain
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In Behind That Curtain, the third novel in the celebrated Charlie Chan series, detective Chan journeys from the familiar streets of San Francisco to the high society of British India to unravel a complex web of intrigue and murder. When Herbert Holt’s sudden death raises troubling questions amid a gathering of influential expatriates and aristocrats, Chan’s methodical deduction...
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    10,72 €

  • The Black Camel
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In the lush, sun-drenched landscape of 1920s Hawaii, shadows of murder and mystery intertwine with the glamour of Hollywood intrigue. A film star’s untimely death on the exotic shores sets the stage for a gripping crime investigation that will captivate fans of detective stories and mystery enthusiasts alike. This classic detective fiction, a gem from the early 20th century, ha...
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    19,49 €

  • The Chinese Parrot
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In the sunlit haze of 1920s California, where the American West meets the secrets of the East, a mystery unfolds that defies time and expectation. A classic detective novel that once slipped into obscurity has been resurrected, offering a thrilling crime investigation story that resonates with today’s readers. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alp...
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    20,35 €

  • The Ebony Stick
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In the dimly lit streets of early 20th century America, where shadows whisper secrets, a mystery unfolds that will captivate both the ardent detective fiction aficionado and the casual reader. This newly republished classic literature, once lost to time, emerges with all the intrigue and suspenseful plot that define a timeless crime investigation. As a character-driven story, i...
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    14,35 €

  • The House Without A Key
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In the sultry embrace of 1920s Hawaii, where the scent of plumeria mingles with the whispers of ocean breezes, a world of intrigue and danger unfolds. A mystery novel that has captivated readers for generations, this classic crime story invites you into the opulent yet shadowy lives of a family harbouring secrets as deep as the Pacific. As a private investigator delves into a m...
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    20,33 €

  • Keeper Of The Keys
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In the shadowy corridors of a Californian mansion, secrets fester and danger lurks, weaving an intricate tapestry of suspense and intrigue. This classic detective novel, long out of print and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, invites readers into a world where every glance conceals a motive and every silence speaks volumes. Set against the backdrop of the 1920s, this ...
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    19,50 €

  • Charlie Chan Carries On
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In the shadowy alleys of 1930s London, where fog clings to cobblestones like a shroud, a cunning mystery detective novel unfolds, drawing readers into a world of classic crime fiction. As the plot weaves through a global crime scene, the stakes rise with each turn of the page, captivating mystery enthusiasts and classic literature fans alike. Once lost to time, this detective s...
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    20,33 €

  • Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In the shadowy corners of early 20th-century America, where the mundane meets the mysterious, lies a collection of tales that defy the sands of time. This mystery anthology, once lost to the annals of history, has been resurrected by Alpha Editions, offering readers a glimpse into the enigmatic world of classic detective fiction. Each story, a gem polished by the passage of yea...
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    23,55 €

  • Behind That Curtain
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In Behind the Curtain, the third thrilling installment of the Charlie Chan mysteries, Honolulu’s most astute detective is drawn into a web of intrigue, betrayal, and murder on the mainland. When a famous stage actress is found dead during a rehearsal-curtains drawn, screams muffled, and a knife still warm-Chan must uncover what lies behind the velvet drapes of high society.With...
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    18,70 €

  • The Chinese Parrot
    Earl Derr Biggers
    When the glamorous world of high society collides with the secrets of the desert, only one detective can unravel the truth. In this gripping second installment of the Charlie Chan series, the brilliant Honolulu detective is dispatched to California to oversee the sale of a rare and exquisite pearl. But what begins as a simple assignment quickly spirals into a tangled web of lie...
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    18,67 €

  • Inside the Lines
    Earl Derr Biggers / Robert Welles Ritchie
    'Inside the Lines,' by Earl Derr Biggers and Robert Welles Ritchie, plunges readers into a world of espionage and intrigue, a timeless mystery steeped in historical detail. This meticulously prepared edition brings a classic spy story back to print, offering a captivating journey into the shadowy realm of secrets and detection.Categorized as historical fiction, 'Inside the Line...
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    20,03 €

  • Love Insurance
    Earl Derr Biggers
    In Earl Derr Biggers’ delightful 'Love Insurance,' prepare for a unique blend of humor, romance, and amateur sleuthing, all cleverly intertwined within the world of insurance. This classic novel presents a lighthearted take on love and mystery, as an unlikely detective stumbles into intrigue while navigating the complexities of the human heart.Biggers, known for his engaging st...
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    21,07 €

  • The House Without a Key
    Earl Derr Biggers
    Return to classic detective fiction with Earl Derr Biggers’ 'The House Without a Key,' a captivating mystery set against the exotic backdrop of Honolulu, Hawaii. This meticulously prepared republication invites you to step back in time and immerse yourself in a traditional police procedural, where suspense and intrigue unfold with every page.Follow the investigation as it twist...
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    23,19 €

  • Inside The Lines
    Earl Derr / Ritchie Robert W... Biggers
    Inside The Lines is a novel that explores the intertwining lives of a young woman and a British army officer on the eve of World War I. Set against the backdrop of rising tensions in Europe, the story follows the personal and political struggles of its characters as they navigate espionage, romance, and the looming threat of war. The protagonist, a determined woman working for ...
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    13,75 €

  • The House Without a Key
    Earl Derr Biggers
    The House Without a Key (1925) is the first novel in Earl Derr Biggers’ Charlie Chan series. It’s a classic mystery set in 1920s Hawaii, introducing the iconic Chinese-Hawaiian detective Charlie Chan, who would go on to become one of the most famous fictional detectives of the era.John Quincy Winterslip, a young Bostonian from an old and proper New England family, visits his re...
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    22,46 €

  • Behind That Curtain
    Earl Derr Biggers
    Behind That Curtain is the third novel in the Charlie Chan mystery series by Earl Derr Biggers. The series features the legendary Honolulu police detective Charlie Chan, known for his keen intellect, methodical approach to solving crimes, and his unique, wisdom-filled aphorisms.The story takes place primarily in San Francisco, where Charlie Chan is attending a banquet in his ho...
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    21,64 €

  • The Chinese Parrot
    Earl Derr Biggers
    The Chinese Parrot is a 1926 mystery novel by Earl Derr Biggers and the second book in the Charlie Chan series. It follows the famous Chinese-Hawaiian detective, Charlie Chan, as he investigates a complex case involving murder, deception, and hidden identities.Charlie Chan travels from Honolulu to California to deliver a valuable string of pearls to a wealthy buyer. However, th...
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    21,64 €

  • The Agony Column
    Earl Derr Biggers
    On the eve of World War I, a chance encounter with a personal ad in a London newspaper leads to romance, mystery, and danger. A young American finds himself caught in a web of intrigue, with anonymous letters, secret rendezvous, and a growing sense of peril. As tensions rise, he must determine who to trust-before it’s too late. ...
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    12,12 €

  • Fifty Candles
    Earl Derr Biggers
    DEATH IN SAN FRANCISCO . . . Suddenly from across the hall came a cry, sharp, uncanny, terrible. I ran out in the direction from which it had come and stood on the threshold of the Drew dining room. A table was set with gleaming silver and white linen, and in its center stood a cake, on which fifty absurd pink candles flickered bravely. There appeared to be no one in the room. ...
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    12,59 €

  • Love Insurance
    Earl Derr Biggers
    Allan, Lord Harrowby, son and heir of James Nelson Harrowby, came to Lloyds of London with a most unusual request for insurance. He knew that Lloyds took out policies on unusual risks. And what he wanted was insurance of a most unusual kind...love insurance. What follows is a comic novel of improbable dimensions, by the world-famous creator of Chinese detective Charlie Chan! ...
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    23,62 €

  • Charlie Chan Carries On
    Barry Conners / Earl Derr Biggers / Philip Klein
    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 ...
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    13,02 €

  • Charlie Chan in Keeper of the Keys
    Earl Derr Biggers
    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.Charlie Chan in Keeper of the Keys is the sixth and final novel in the ...
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    21,84 €

  • Charlie Chan Carries on
    Earl Derr Biggers
    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.Charlie Chan Carries On, published in 1930, is the fifth novel in the C...
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    21,68 €

  • Charlie Chan in the House Without a Key
    Earl Derr Biggers
    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 House Without a Key is the first novel in the Charlie Chan series b...
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    21,73 €

  • Charlie Chan in Behind That Curtain
    Earl Derr Biggers
    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.Behind That Curtain is the third novel in the Charlie Chan series by Ea...
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    21,67 €

  • Charlie Chan in the Black Camel
    Earl Derr Biggers
    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 ...
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    21,81 €

  • The Chinese Parrot
    Earl Derr Biggers
    Return to the Charlie Chan Mystery Series with Earl Bigger’s fantastic sophomore outing, The Chinese Parrot.After the events of The House Without a Key, Charlie Chan is ready for a vacation. But before he can relax in the Golden State he must follow through on a promise he made to an old friend-transporting her priceless pearl necklace to its new owner. Accompanying Bob Eden, s...
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    13,53 €


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