“That's wonderful. I do like a man that tells you right out he’s looking out for himself. Don’t we all? I don’t trust a man that says he’s not. And the man that’s telling the truth when he says he’s not I distrust most of all, because he’s and ass and an ass that’s going contrary to the laws of nature.”
Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon' is a seminal work in the genre of detective fiction. The story revolves around the pursuit of a rare, valuable falcon statuette by a private detective, Sam Spade, and his associates. The novel is renowned for its complex characters, intricate plot, and atmospheric narrative style. more
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
“Even her worst enemy was forced to admit that Fräulein Ann wielded a very pretty spade.”