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The basic plot of this book is built around the reputation the Lloyds of London insurance firm had for ensuring all manner of unlikely propositions. Lord Harrowby is advised to marry a wealthy heiress. Luckily he meets Cynthia. She is rich, beautiful and willing to marry him. But, since he comes from a family of gamblers, he goes to Lloyds of London and takes an insurance policy to ensure his bride makes to the alter. Lloyds sends a handsome young man to make sure nothing stops the wedding. But, handsome young man meets beautiful young woman and falls in love, only to discover she is the bride to be. What follows is a comic novel of improbable dimensions, by the world-famous creator of Chinese detective Charlie Chan!

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Seven Keys to Baldpate is a fast paced adventure set around a mountain inn (the Baldplate of the title) to which an author has retired to write his Great Novel. It turns out that there are 6 other keys to the building, and with them come 6 other groups with their own motivations and secrets. From there it builds in mystery and suspense until a gripping finish. Famous in its day this story is still holds the ability to enthrall a reader, even if it is a little old fashioned. Earl Derr Biggers was Seven Keys to Baldpate is a fast paced adventure set around a mountain inn (the Baldplate of the title) to which an author has retired to write his Great Novel. It turns out that there are 6 other keys to the building, and with them come 6 other groups with their own motivations and secrets. From there it builds in mystery and suspense until a gripping finish. Famous in its day this story is still holds the ability to enthrall a reader, even if it is a little old fashioned. Earl Derr Biggers was a fantastic author in his time, writing many great novels. In particular this novel shows that many devices and tropes from modern detective fiction have been part of the repertoires of good writers for some time. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Lieferzeit 1-2 Werktage.

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Charlie Chan is a Chinese American detective who lives on Hawaii and works for the Honolulu Police Department, but often travels around the world investigating mysteries and solving crimes. The House Without a Key - Member of Boston society who has lived in Hawaii for a number of years is murdered. The victim's nephew, a straitlaced young Bostonian bond trader, could be of some assistance to detective Charlie Chan in solving the mystery. The Chinese Parrot - A valuable string of pearls is purchased by a wealthy and eccentric financier. Jeweler's son and Charlie Chan also travel from Hawaii to California with the pearls and come across a few mysterious deaths. Behind That Curtain - Sir Frederic Bruce, former head of Scotland Yard, is investigating a murder of a London solicitor from 15 years ago. A long-cold trail takes him to California, where detective Charlie Chan gets mixed up in the case. The Black Camel - A Hollywood star Shelah Fane is stopping in Hawaii after she finished shooting a film in Tahiti, but gets murdered in a rental house in Waikiki. Charlie Chan investigates amid public clamor demanding that the murderer must be found. Charlie Chan Carries On - Inspector Duff from Scotland Yard is pursuing a murderer on an around-the-world voyage. While his ship is docked in Honolulu, the detective is shot and wounded, and Chan takes his place on the cruise. Keeper of the Keys - Charlie Chan is back in California where he meets a world-famous soprano, Ellen Ladona, who is murdered not too long after the meeting. Chan is expected to solve the mystery and he does not have to look far for suspects. Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) was an American novelist best known for his mystery novels, especially those featuring Chinese American detective Charlie Chan.

The Complete Charlie Chan Series - All 6 Mystery Novels in One Edition ab 0.49 EURO The House Without a Key, The Chinese Parrot, Behind That Curtain, The Black Camel, Charlie Chan Carries On & Keeper of the Keys.

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Love-Insurance~~Earl-Derr-Biggers, Love Insurance, NOOK Book (eBook).

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Love-Insurance~~Earl-Derr-Biggers, Love Insurance, NOOK Book (eBook).

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