From "a master of the detective novel [and] one hell of a writer" (The Boston Globe) comes a coolly glittering gem of detective fiction that has haunted three generations of readers.
The story follows private detective Sam Spade as he becomes embroiled in a complex case involving greed, deception, and murder. Spade is hired by a mysterious woman named Miss Wonderly to track down her sister's lover, who has allegedly stolen valuable jewelry. However, as the investigation unfolds, Spade quickly realizes that there is more to the case than meets the eye.
The plot thickens when Spade's partner, Miles Archer, is murdered, and Spade himself becomes a prime suspect. As he delves deeper into the case, Spade encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the enigmatic femme fatale Brigid O'Shaughnessy, the ruthless Joel Cairo, and the sinister Kasper Gutman.
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