The House Without a Key
by Earl Derr Biggers
In this classic novel, Charlie Chan makes his debut as an inspector of the Honolulu Police Department. Count Derr Biggers brings Honolulu to life with ingenious descriptions of the landscape and its hybrid ethnic communities. With the creation of Detective Chan, the Biggers are also breaking stereotypes and ahead of their time in highlighting the positive aspects of Sino-Hawaiian culture, just as San Francisco's ingenious reproduction deserves the attention of its modernity and keen sense of place.
