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The Maltese Falcon
About this book
When his partner is killed while on a case, Sam Spade is plunged into the hunt for a priceless, gem-encrusted statuette known as the Maltese Falcon, a legendary artifact coveted by a cast of deceitful characters, including the enigmatic Brigid O'Shaughnessy and the opportunistic Joel Cairo. The Maltese Falcon is a masterclass in ambiguity and moral complexity, establishing Sam Spade as the quintessential detective antihero who operates in a world where truth is an elusive commodity and loyalty is a fleeting concept.
Dashiell Hammett's 1930 detective novel is a cornerstone of American crime fiction, introducing the cynical, hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade. As the hunt continues, the body count rises, and tenuous alliances shift and crumble, Spade must navigate the treacherous criminal underworld while balancing his personal feelings with the necessity of seeking justice for his partner.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- 1. Spade & Archer
- 2. Death In The Fog
- 3. Three Women
- 4. The Black Bird
- 5. The Levantine
- 6. The Undersized Shadow
- 7. G In The Air
- 8. Horse Feathers
- 9. Brigid
- 10. The Belvedere Divan
- 11. The Fat Man
- 12. Merry-Go-Round
- 13. The Emperor’s Gift
- 14. La Paloma
- 15. Every Crackpot
- 16. The Third Murder
- 17. Saturday Night
- 18. The Fall-Guy
- 19. The Russian’s Hand
- 20. If They Hang You
- A Note About The Author
- A Note From The Publisher
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