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The Maltese Falcon

Dashiell Hammett · 1929 · Book

A taut, cynical noir masterpiece featuring a hard-boiled detective navigating a treacherous web of deception and desire. Perfect for readers who relish sharp dialogue, morally ambiguous characters, and the gritty underbelly of 1920s San Francisco.

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