The Dain Curse

The Dain Curse

Dashiell Hammett, 2012

Overview

Miss Gabriel Dain Leggett, young and wealthy, has a troubling association with morphine and religious cults. Those around her meet violent ends, leading to questions of a family curse. The Continental Op, a pragmatic private detective, harbors doubts and confronts a danger far more profound than he anticipated. This case stands as the Op's most unusual investigation.

Who it's for

• Readers of classic detective fiction.
• Fans of Dashiell Hammett's work.
• Those interested in noir mysteries.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 256
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Orion Books
• ISBN: 9781409138051
• Year: 2012