Seven Keys to
Baldpate was the debut novel
written by Earl Derr Biggers, first published in 1913. It was later
adapted a play and has been adapted to movies several times, as well
as radio and television. It takes place the week before Christmas at
Baldpate Inn, a summer resort on Baldpate Mountain in upstate New
York. Billy Magee, author of several light romance novel goes up to
Baldpate Inn during the
night, which is closed for
the winter, planning to live there in seclusion in order to write the
ultimate novel. He has a
key to the inn and figures he will be the only one there. Shortly
after his arrival and for the next twenty four hours, a cast of
characters arrive with their own stories for wanting seclusion, most
of them tall tales to cover what they are really after. Their true
purposes come to light throughout the story as well as a mystery
unfolds.
Biggers
went on to write several other novels and screenplays, including six
Charlie Chan novels. Many of his works are mystery and detective
based, but there is usually a romantic thread included in them. This
book was a bestseller for him.
There
is plenty of action in this book with humor and a romantic thread
tied in to keep most readers interested. It’s hard to figure out
the outcome of the mystery in it until the final few chapters of the
book. It is an enjoyable read.
If
interested in reading this book, you can down load it in various
ebook formats from the following sites:
Project
Gutenberg: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30836
Barnes
& Noble:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seven-keys-to-baldpate-earl-derr-biggers/1100078788?ean=2940148864943
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