{"product_id":"behind-that-curtain-biggers","title":"Behind That Curtain by Earl Derr Biggers","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBy Earl Derr Biggers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBehind That Curtain is the third novel in theCharlie Chan  mystery series by Earl Derr Biggers. The series features the legendary Honolulu police detective Charlie Chan  known for his keen intellect  methodical approach to solving crimes  and his unique  wisdom-filled aphorisms. The story takes place primarily in San Francisco  where Charlie Chan is attending a banquet in his honor. While in the city  he becomes embroiled in a cold case involving the mysterious disappearance of a young woman  Eve Durand  years earlier. The case is intertwined with the murder of a retired Scotland Yard inspector who had been investigating the disappearance. As Chan delves deeper  he uncovers a tangled web of secrets  lies  and hidden motives. His investigation takes him from San Francisco's high society to its darker  shadowy underbelly. With his trademark wit and intellect  Chan connects seemingly unrelated clues  ultimately unraveling the mystery and exposing the true culprit. Earl Derr Biggers created Charlie Chan to counteract negative stereotypes about Chinese people that were prevalent in early 20th-century media. The character became a beloved figure in detective fiction  inspiring movies  radio programs  and other adaptations.","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"PAPERBACK","offer_id":52798778147096,"sku":"9798897181261","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HARDCOVER","offer_id":52798778179864,"sku":"9798897181360","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/9798897181261.jpg?v=1790924337","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/behind-that-curtain-biggers","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}