The Black Camel

Biggers, Earl Derr

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Biggers, Earl Derr

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9781763622975

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Step into the lush, sun-drenched paradise of 1920s Hawaii, where the serene beauty of the islands contrasts sharply with the dark undertones of murder and mystery. The Black Camel introduces the shrewd and enigmatic Charlie Chan, a Chinese-Hawaiian detective whose keen intellect and unique perspective make him an unmatchable force in solving crimes.

When the glamorous Hollywood starlet Shelah Fane is found dead in her Waikiki beach house, the island's tranquility is shattered. With a film crew in town and a movie premiere imminent, the pressure is on to solve the case swiftly. The local police are stumped, but Chan's reputation as a brilliant detective brings him into the investigation.

As Chan delves into Shelah's past, he uncovers a tangled web of secrets, scandals, and hidden motives. The actress's enigmatic final words, "The black camel has knelt," hint at a sinister truth that spans continents and years. Chan's probing questions lead him to a cast of colorful characters, each with their own potential for deception and betrayal: a brooding director, a jealous co-star, a desperate lover, and a mysterious fortune-teller who seems to hold the key to the past.

In a masterful blend of atmospheric settings, intricate plotting, and rich characterizations, Earl Derr Biggers crafts a story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Chan's methodical approach and philosophical insights provide a fascinating contrast to the frenetic energy of Hollywood, making The Black Camel a standout in the annals of detective fiction.

Join Charlie Chan as he navigates through the murky waters of human nature and uncovers the truths hidden beneath the glittering surface of fame. The Black Camel is a captivating mystery that will leave you guessing until the very last page.

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Produktinformasjon

ISBN/Varenr: 9781763622975
Utgivelsesdato: 11.07.2024
Utgivelsesår: 2024
Forlag: Tansy Rayner Roberts
Innbinding: Heftet
Serie: The Earl Derr Biggers Chan! Detective Fiction Series from Meta Mad Books
Nummer i serien: 4
Språk: Engelsk
Personer: Biggers, Earl Derr, Smith, David R
Litteraturtype: Skjønnlitteratur
Emne: Fiction / Mystery/ Detective
Målgruppe: Voksne
Aldersgrense: 0
Opplag: 0
Utgave: 0
Illustrert: Nei
Sider: 304

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