Behind That Curtain

UK: George G. Harrap, 1929. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Behind That Curtain by Earl Derr Biggers Second Impression George G. Harrap 1929. No previous owner's inscriptions. Covers are VG in like pictorial dust jacket with publisher's printed price of 3/6 to front flap. Behind That Curtain is a mystery novel written by Earl Derr Biggers, first published in 1928. The novel features the famous detective Charlie Chan, who is called to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy American in London. Chan must navigate the complexities of British high society, including a cast of eccentric and suspicious characters, to solve the case. Along the way, Chan encounters a beautiful young woman who may hold the key to the mystery, and he must also confront his own prejudices and preconceptions about the people he meets. The novel is a well-crafted whodunit with a surprising and satisfying ending.