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Ep. 999, The Maltese Falcon, Part 2 of 8, by Dashiell Hammett

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Release Date: 01/10/2025

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With the police running after him with their noses to the ground, Sam Spade needs some answers from his client - starting with who she really is. Dashiell Hammett, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.

 

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Today we continue with The Maltese Falcon.

 

There is a little more course language in this story than in our usual fare, and as with nearly all detective novels of the time, it’s got its share of homophobia and misogyny. Take the time to pause the show and point it out to your kids.

 

 

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