The Maltese Falcon - Arcturus Ornate Classics by Dashiell Hammett Hardcover

Name: The Maltese Falcon - (Arcturus Ornate Classics) by Dashiell Hammett (Hardcover)
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One of the greatest detective stories of all time from the pen of the genre's most accomplished writer.
About the Author: Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) was one of the greatest mystery writers of the 20th century.
208 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Crime
Series Name: Arcturus Ornate Classics

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One of the greatest detective stories of all time from the pen of the genre's most accomplished writer.

In The Maltese Falcon, private detective Sam Spade is hired by Miss Wonderley to find her missing sister. But not all is as it seems. Soon his partner has been shot, his employer has turned treacherous and he is engaged in a mad hunt to discover the treasure of a jewelled falcon statuette, while his fellow hunters will stop at nothing - not even murder - to get their hands on it.

Filled with eccentric characters and knotted with tension, The Maltese Falcon races from one stunning discovery to the next. It rightfully establishes Dashiell Hammett's position as one of the most esteemed writers of crime fiction.

This gilded pocket edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of Hemmett's signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

About the Author

Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) was one of the greatest mystery writers of the 20th century. He has been credited with creating the hard-boiled detective novel and some of his most famous works include The Maltese Falcon (1930), The Glass Key (1931) and The Thin Man (1934). His fiction has influenced generations of crime writers.

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Dimensions (Overall): 6.5 Inches (H) x 4.13 Inches (W)

Weight: .43 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Crime

Series Title: Arcturus Ornate Classics

Publisher: Sirius Entertainment

Format: Hardcover

Author: Dashiell Hammett

Language: English

Street Date: June 2, 2026

TCIN: 1008786898

UPC: 9781398861206

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-0772

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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