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“Three times I have been mistaken for a prohibition agent, but never had any trouble clearing myself.”

Quote by Dashiell Hammett

Book:Detective Stories

Work

Detective Stories

This book is a compilation of various short stories that revolve around the adventures of detectives as they unravel complex mysteries and solve criminal cases. more

Author

Dashiell Hammett

Dashiell Hammett was an American author renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by complex plots and deep psychological descriptions, profoundly influencing the genre of detective fiction. more

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