The House Without a Key, Earl Derr Biggers
The House Without a Key, Earl Derr Biggers
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The House Without a Key

Author: Earl Derr Biggers

Narrator: Oliver Thompson

Unabridged: 8 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/13/2025


Synopsis

Step into the alluring world of 1920s Honolulu with The House Without a Key by Earl Derr Biggers, the first thrilling mystery featuring the legendary detective Charlie Chan. When a wealthy Bostonian is found murdered under mysterious circumstances, his young, aristocratic relative, John Quincy Winterslip, is drawn into a web of intrigue, deception, and danger far from his familiar New England life.As the investigation unfolds, John Quincy teams up with the astute and unassuming Charlie Chan, whose sharp intellect and keen observations unravel secrets hidden beneath the tropical paradise's calm surface. From opulent mansions to shadowy docks, the case twists through unexpected turns, exposing motives rooted in jealousy, greed, and long-held grudges.Expertly narrated to capture the elegance and suspense of this classic detective tale, The House Without a Key offers a captivating blend of mystery, cultural charm, and timeless characters.Start listening to The House Without a Key today and dive into a masterful mystery that launched the iconic Charlie Chan series!

About Earl Derr Biggers

Earl Derr Biggers (1884–1933) was born in Warren, Ohio. He graduated from Harvard University in 1907, and lived for many years in California. He wrote six novels featuring detective Charlie Chan, who became a staple of the movies. He died in Pasadena, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Bobby on April 01, 2017

You can almost feel the gentle trade winds of Hawaii during the 1920s in this classic novel by Earl Derr Biggers. Romantic and full of atmosphere, this is a most enjoyable read that was our first introduction to Charlie Chan. Biggers was always a great romance writer who simply incorporated mystery......more

Goodreads review by Thibault on August 12, 2022

Charlie Chan was one of the most famous detectives in the world. He was a Chinese American detective that helped counter the racism in popular fiction. He was the first positive Chinese role model in America during a very racist time. Now he’s mostly seen as a collection of offensive stereotypes and......more

Goodreads review by Dfordoom on August 27, 2011

The House Without a Key, published in 1925, was the first of the Charlie Chan mysteries by Earl Derr Biggers. The six Charlie Chan novels were immensely successful but the movies based (loosely) on them were even more so - in fact there were no less than 40 Charlie Chan movies! The movies have been a......more