The Dain Curse

Dashiell Hammett

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Publisher:: Lushena Books, 06/2025
Binding:: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Language:: Englisch
ISBN-13:: 9798897184262
Item number:: 12318540
Volume:: 194 Pages
Weight:: 369 g
Format:: 216 x 140 mm
Thickness:: 13 mm
Release date:: 9.6.2025
Note: Caution: Product is not in German language

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Blurb

The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett is a hardboiled detective novel featuring the Continental Op, a tough, no-nonsense private investigator. The story follows the Op as he investigates a series of bizarre and violent events surrounding the wealthy Dain family. After a series of murders, thefts, and strange happenings, he becomes entangled with Gabrielle Dain, a troubled young woman believed to be cursed. As he digs deeper, the Op uncovers a web of drug addiction, cults, and deception. The novel explores themes of corruption, identity, and psychological manipulation, all delivered in Hammett's gritty, fast-paced style.

Biography

Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) was born in Maryland and worked in a number of menial jobs until he became an operative for the Pinkerton Detective Agency. His experiences as a private detective laid the foundations for his writing career.