Earl Derr Biggers' "Ultimate Collection" gathers over twenty of his most compelling mystery novels, detective tales, and short stories, prominently featuring the beloved Charlie Chan series. Biggers' literary style merges light-hearted wit with taut narrative, paving the way for the modern mystery genre. These works not only introduce readers to a captivating detective, rooted in multicultural perspectives, but also provide social commentary reflective of early 20th century America. The co...

Behind That Curtain, published in 1928, finds Charlie Chan in San Francisco preparing to return to Honolulu after a working holiday.He meets a Sir Frederic Bruce from Scotland Yard, who is following the trail of a woman who disappeared fifteen years before. The two attend a dinner party together-where Sir Frederic is murdered. Chan is then pressed to delay his return to Hawaii to assist in the murder investigation. Before Charlie can find the murderer, he must find the mis...

Published in 1925, The House Without a Key introduces the kindly detective Charlie Chan, conceived by Earl Derr Biggers as a counter to the "Yellow Peril" stereotypes common in the era's society.John Quincy Winterslip, having been sent by his family to convince his aunt to return to Boston, arrives in Honolulu to find that a rich family member with a shady past has been murdered. Detective Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police Department recruits John to aid in the investigation. As ...

Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police Department makes his second appearance when a Honolulu widow is forced to sell her pearl necklace. She persuades Charlie to convey the necklace to its new owner, a famous businessman.Chan teams up with the son of a prominent jeweler handling the sale. But before they can safely deliver the necklace into the proper hands, the pair need throw criminals off their trail and solve a murder mystery.The novel, published in 1926, was adapted for ...

The "MYSTERY CLASSICS Boxed Set - Earl Derr Biggers Edition (Illustrated)" presents a captivating collection of Biggers' seminal works, encapsulating the hallmark blend of intrigue, wit, and charm that characterizes his writing. Esteemed for his pioneering role in the detective fiction genre, Biggers created memorable characters, notably the beloved detective Charlie Chan, whose investigations delve into the complexities of human nature amidst rich cultural tapestries. The illustrated edit...

Earl Derr Biggers Tells Ten Stories showcases the author's remarkable ability to weave intricate narratives steeped in humor and depth. This collection marks a distinct stylistic shift toward the exploration of everyday life, challenging the conventions of the early 20th-century American literary scene. Through a mixture of short fiction, Biggers employs vivid imagery and character-driven plots that highlight the nuances of human interactions, simultaneously reflecting the cultural landsca...

When Earl Derr Biggers created Chinese detective Charlie Chan, he had no idea he had created a media sensation. Novels, movies, TV series, radio programs, comic books—Charlie spawned a whole industry. Now all 6 novels are collected in one ebook, along with 16 more novels and short stories by Biggers (many of them mysteries). In this volume are:THE HOUSE WITHOUT A KEYTHE CHINESE PARROTBEHIND THAT CURTAINTHE BLACK CAMELCHARLIE CHAN CARRIES ONKEEPER ...

"Seven Keys to Baldpate" – A young novelist William Magee travels to the Baldpate Mountain resort, seeking for solitude and inspiration for his greatest novel yet. Soon after he gets in, he finds out that he is not the only one there, for there are seven keys to the place and seven people with various stories of why they are there. "Love Insurance" – The American branch of Lloyds' insurers is specialized in unusual policies, but one day an impoverished Lord Harrowby showed up with the stra...

Earl Derr Biggers' anthology, 'Earl Derr Biggers: Complete 11 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)', compiles all of the author's renowned detective novels into one comprehensive collection. Known for his creation of the beloved fictional detective Charlie Chan, Biggers masterfully weaves together intricate mysteries with a touch of humor and cultural insight. His literary style combines elements of classic whodunits with a profound understanding of human nature and societal issues, ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Novels of Earl Derr Biggers" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Charlie Chan Series The House Without a Key The Chinese Parrot Behind That Curtain The Black Camel Charlie Chan Carries On Keeper of the Keys Other Novels Seven Keys to Baldpate Love Insurance Inside the Lines The Agony Column (Second-Floor Mystery) Fifty Candles Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) was an American novelist and playwright bes...

A young woman was crying bitterly in the waiting-room of the railway station at Upper Asquewan Falls, New York. A beautiful young woman? That is exactly what Billy Magee wanted to know as, closing the waiting-room door behind him, he stood staring just inside. Were the features against which that frail bit of cambric was agonizingly pressed of a pleasing contour? The girl's neatly tailored corduroy suit and her flippant but charming millinery augured well. Should he step gallantly forward ...

Follow the amiable Honolulu Detective Charlie Chan as he battles villainy around the globe. This complete 6 novel collection follows our hero Charlie Chan as was originally written and published from 1925-1932. Reformatted and optimized for your Kobo, follow Chan as never before. With original publication cover art and a built-in navigational menu, this collection is a must for any fan of Chan's.