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Behind That Curtain
The Earl Derr Biggers CHAN! Detective Fiction Series from Meta Mad Books
Herausgeber: Smith, David R
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Step into the shadowy, enigmatic world of mystery with Earl Derr Biggers' classic, Behind That Curtain. In this captivating third installment of the Charlie Chan series, the renowned Chinese-American detective is faced with his most perplexing case yet-a case that unravels threads of intrigue and deception woven across continents and decades. When Sir Frederic Bruce, a retired Scotland Yard detective, is found dead in the study of a San Francisco mansion, the local authorities are baffled. The only clue is a cryptic note clutched in the victim's hand, hinting at an unsolved case from his past....
Step into the shadowy, enigmatic world of mystery with Earl Derr Biggers' classic, Behind That Curtain. In this captivating third installment of the Charlie Chan series, the renowned Chinese-American detective is faced with his most perplexing case yet-a case that unravels threads of intrigue and deception woven across continents and decades. When Sir Frederic Bruce, a retired Scotland Yard detective, is found dead in the study of a San Francisco mansion, the local authorities are baffled. The only clue is a cryptic note clutched in the victim's hand, hinting at an unsolved case from his past. Enter Charlie Chan, who is summoned from Honolulu to untangle the web of secrets that led to Sir Frederic's untimely demise. As Chan delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a connection to a missing woman who vanished from India twenty years earlier, and the trail leads him from the opulent estates of San Francisco to the bustling streets of London. Along the way, Chan must navigate a labyrinth of false identities, hidden motives, and long-buried grudges. Each clue he uncovers seems to raise more questions than it answers. Chan's keen intellect and unerring intuition are put to the ultimate test as he encounters a cast of characters with dark pasts and secrets they'd kill to protect. From high society socialites to mysterious strangers, everyone is a suspect, and danger lurks behind every curtain. With his signature blend of wit, wisdom, and cultural insight, Charlie Chan methodically pieces together the puzzle, revealing a shocking truth that no one saw coming. Behind That Curtain is a masterful tale of suspense and intrigue, showcasing Earl Derr Biggers' unparalleled ability to create a gripping detective story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.
