The House Without A Key eBook

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 he works to uncover the murderer, John learns about Chinese culture-and true love.

Perfect for readers who love classic detective fiction with exotic settings and pioneering multicultural characters! This groundbreaking 1925 mystery not only delivers a compelling murder investigation in tropical Honolulu but also introduces one of literature's most beloved detectives in Charlie Chan. Experience the birth of a legendary series that changed the face of mystery fiction forever.

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