Franklin Library Edition. Genuine Leather Binding. The Franklin Library was a division of The Franklin Mint that produced fine collector edition books over three decades ending in the year 2000. For this reason all Franklin Library editions are now considered "out of print" and are no longer available for sale from the Franklin Mint.
CONDITION: Spanking new. No tear. No scratches. No shelf-wear.
The Maltese Falcon is a landmark noir novel featuring private detective Sam Spade who becomes entangled with a group of ruthless treasure seekers pursuing a priceless artifact. As lies betrayals and shifting alliances accumulate Spade must navigate a world where trust is scarce and motives are murky. Hammett’s sharp dialogue and hard edged realism helped define the modern detective genre.