{"product_id":"seven-keys-to-baldpate-paperback","title":"Seven Keys to Baldpate - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEarl Derr Biggers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeven Keys to Baldpate\u003c\/i\u003e (1913) is a mystery novel by Earl Derr Biggers. Although he is widely known as the author of a bestselling series of novels featuring Chinese American detective Charlie Chan, Biggers worked for years as a struggling mystery writer with moderate success. \u003ci\u003eSeven Keys to Baldpate\u003c\/i\u003e is one of his most acclaimed works of fiction from that period in his career, due in no small part to George M. Cohan's celebrated stage adaptation of the same year. Cohan's version has since served as source material for at least seven feature length films. \"'Yes, it's a little more lively in summer, when that's open,\" answered the agent; 'we get a lot of complaints about trunks not coming, from pretty swell people, too. It sort of cheers things.' His eye roamed with interest over Mr. Magee's New York attire. 'But Baldpate Inn is shut up tight now. This is nothing but an annex to a graveyard in winter. You wasn't thinking of stopping off here, was you?'\" When William Magee arrives at Baldpate Mountain from his native New York City, he discovers that the hotel where he will be staying is virtually closed for the winter. Despite this setback, Magee manages to secure a key to the Baldpate Inn. There, he begins to work on what he hopes will become his first serious novel, his big break after years as a pulp fiction writer. Soon, other guests begin to arrive, each of them harboring a dangerous secret. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Earl Derr Biggers' \u003ci\u003eSeven Keys to Baldpate\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of American mystery fiction reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to finish his first serious novel, pulp fiction writer William Magee leaves New York City for the Baldpate Inn. When he arrives, he finds the place nearly uninhabited, left only a skeleton crew to keep up with maintenance during the long, hard winter. Soon, other guests begin to arrive. \u003ci\u003eSeven Keys to Baldpate\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel by Earl Derr Biggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759441641760,"sku":"9781513211985","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a7346495339bcd44fe676542513c446e.webp?v=1780152767","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/seven-keys-to-baldpate-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}