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Paperback Behind That Curtain Book

ISBN: B0DWFFPRBK

ISBN13: 9798897181261

Behind That Curtain

(Book #3 in the Charlie Chan Series)

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Book Overview

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 honor. While in the city, he becomes embroiled in a cold case involving the mysterious disappearance of a young woman, Eve Durand, years earlier. The case is intertwined with the murder of a retired Scotland Yard inspector who had been investigating the disappearance.

As Chan delves deeper, he uncovers a tangled web of secrets, lies, and hidden motives. His investigation takes him from San Francisco's high society to its darker, shadowy underbelly. With his trademark wit and intellect, Chan connects seemingly unrelated clues, ultimately unraveling the mystery and exposing the true culprit.

Earl Derr Biggers created Charlie Chan to counteract negative stereotypes about Chinese people that were prevalent in early 20th-century media. The character became a beloved figure in detective fiction, inspiring movies, radio programs, and other adaptations.

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Infinite Patience and Dogged Attention to Detail

Set in San Francisco , this is the third of six books in the Charlie Chan series. The most interesting characters are a thoroughly liberated female lawyer and a famous British explorer. Chan's strong suit is his infinite patience and dogged attention to detail. He brings order out of chaos while operating in a simpler world. As a bonus we get not only a neat solution to the crimes but also two promising romances at the end. This is a story designed to leave the reader feeling good about the human condition.

What Happened to Eve Durand?

Don't let yourself be fooled into believing this is just a simple dinner party murder. There is infinitely more at stake. The victim? Sir Frederic Bruce, famous Scotland Yard Detective and on the trail of the most elusive woman you will ever meet. Is it possible to find the truth behind these lies, buried in the dust of fifteen year old crime that also must be solved? Count on Charlie Chan to find the answer! The book's plot is not the one thing that drws you in, but Biggers writing as well, told with a mix of humor, drama and always with a familiarity that makes this an easy, quick and completely enjoyable read and leaves you craving more!
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