# The House Without a Key

by [Earl Derr Biggers](https://localbooks.app/authors/earl-derr-biggers)

- Genres: [Procédure policière](https://localbooks.app/genres/mystery/police-procedural)
- Set in: [Honolulu, Hawaï, États-Unis](https://localbooks.app/places/us/hawaii/honolulu)
- Audience: Adult
- Published: 1925

## Description

John Quincy Winterslip, a proper young Bostonian, sails to Honolulu to bring his adventurous aunt home, and arrives to find his wealthy relative Dan Winterslip murdered. Helping the police is a patient, courteous detective named Charlie Chan, here in his first appearance. A 1920s Waikiki of beach houses, steamer days and old family secrets.

## Where to buy

- [Project Gutenberg (ebook)](https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73771)

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