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The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

by Dashiell Hammett

A detective becomes embroiled in a series of murders and intrigues, all seemingly related to a mysterious figurine.

Languages
English·Español
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1929
Latest release
Oct 8, 2026
Pages
267
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Novel
Read
Public page

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Table of Contents

  1. Dedication
  2. I. Spade & Archer
  3. II. Death in the Fog
  4. III. Three Women
  5. IV. The Black Bird
  6. V. The Levantine Spade
  7. VI. The Undersized Shadow
  8. VII. G in the Air
  9. VIII. Horse Feathers
  10. IX
  11. X. The Belvedere Divan
  12. XI. The Fat Man
  13. XII
  14. XIII. The Emperor’s Gift
  15. XIV
  16. XV
  17. XVI. The Third Murder
  18. XVII. Saturday Night
  19. XVIII
  20. XIX. The Russian’s Hand
  21. If They Hang You