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The Maltese Falcon
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"The Maltese Falcon" Summary

By Dashiell Hammett

mystery | 193 pages | Published in 2022

mysteryfictionclassicscrimenoirthrillerdetectivemystery thrillernovelsaudiobook
OTHER: EAN:8596547163077

Estimated read time: 1 min read

One Sentence Summary

Private detective Sam Spade becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and murder while searching for a valuable statuette.

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The Maltese Falcon FAQ

  1. What is the genre of 'The Maltese Falcon'?

    The Maltese Falcon is a detective fiction novel, often categorized as a hard-boiled crime fiction.

  2. Who is the author of 'The Maltese Falcon'?

    The book was written by Dashiell Hammett, an American author and pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction.

  3. What is the main plot of the book?

    The book follows private detective Sam Spade as he becomes embroiled in the search for a valuable statuette, the Maltese Falcon, and the various characters vying for it.

  4. When was 'The Maltese Falcon' first published?

    The novel was first published in 1930, and it has since become a classic of the genre.

  5. Is 'The Maltese Falcon' part of a series?

    No, 'The Maltese Falcon' is a standalone novel, although it features the recurring character of Sam Spade.