Massimiliana Brioschi Knihy

What happens when the most beautiful girl in the world marries the handsomest prince of all time and he turns out to be...well...a lot less than the man of her dreams? As a boy, William Goldman claims, he loved to hear his father read the S. Morgenstern classic, The Princess Bride . But as a grown-up he discovered that the boring parts were left out of good old Dad's recitation, and only the "good parts" reached his ears. Now Goldman does Dad one better. He's reconstructed the "Good Parts Version" to delight wise kids and wide-eyed grownups everywhere. What's it about? Fencing. Fighting. True Love. Strong Hate. Harsh Revenge. A Few Giants. Lots of Bad Men. Lots of Good Men. Five or Six Beautiful Women. Beasties Monstrous and Gentle. Some Swell Escapes and Captures. Death, Lies, Truth, Miracles, and a Little Sex. In short, it's about everything.

Set against the backdrop of 1920s California, this mystery novel features Charlie Chan as he investigates a crime linked to the death of a parrot. It marks the detective's transition from Hawaii to the mainland, showcasing Biggers' unique blend of intrigue and cultural exploration. Inspired by a real-life detective, Chan became a beloved character, leading to numerous adaptations and a significant legacy in film. Earl Derr Biggers, a Harvard-educated author, crafted six Chan novels, cementing his place in literary and cinematic history before his untimely death at 48.