Behind That Curtain by Earl Derr Biggers Second Impression George G. Harrap 1929. No previous owner's inscriptions. Covers are VG in like pictorial dust jacket with publisher's printed price of 3/6 to front flap.

"Behind That Curtain" is a mystery novel written by Earl Derr Biggers, first published in 1928. The novel features the famous detective Charlie Chan, who is called to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy American in London. Chan must navigate the complexities of British high society, including a cast of eccentric and suspicious characters, to solve the case. Along the way, Chan encounters a beautiful young woman who may hold the key to the mystery, and he must also confront his own prejudices and preconceptions about the people he meets. The novel is a well-crafted whodunit with a surprising and satisfying ending.