The House Without a Key: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The House Without a Key by Earl Derr Biggers: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
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.
Quick facts about The House Without a Key
- Title: The House Without a Key
- Author: Earl Derr Biggers
- First published: 2015
- Genre: police--hawaii--honolulu--fiction, honolulu (hawaii)--fiction, adventure
- OpenLibrary ID: OL38078441W
Where to read The House Without a Key
The House Without a Key by Earl Derr Biggers is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Who wrote The House Without a Key?
The House Without a Key was written by Earl Derr Biggers.
When was The House Without a Key published?
The House Without a Key was first published in 2015.
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