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The Glass Key and The Maltese Falcon (2 book set)
Authour: Dashiell Hammett
The Glass Key is softback, The Maltese Falcon is hard cover with protective box cover - Excellent condition.
The Glass Key is a taut, hard-boiled crime novel that follows the cool-headed fixer Ned Beaumont as he navigates a treacherous landscape of political corruption, murder, and shifting alliances while trying to protect his friend, a powerful political boss, and uncover the truth behind a young man’s suspicious death. Blending sharp dialogue with moral ambiguity, the story explores loyalty, manipulation, and the thin line separating political power from criminal enterprise. The Maltese Falcon, Hammett’s most iconic work, centres on private detective Sam Spade, who becomes entangled with a trio of ruthless fortune-seekers all hunting a legendary jeweled statuette; as betrayal mounts and motives collide, Spade must outwit enemies and allies alike while adhering to his own code of professional integrity. Together, the novels showcase Hammett’s mastery of noir atmosphere, intricate plotting, and tough, unsentimental protagonists.
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