The Maltese Falcon

Summary

The novel «The Maltese Falcon» tells the story of private detective Sam Spade, who becomes entangled in a complex intrigue involving the search for a priceless statuette — the Maltese Falcon. It all begins when a woman named Brigid O'Shaughnessy approaches Spade, claiming she is in danger. Soon, Spade's partner, Miles Archer, is killed under mysterious circumstances. Spade launches an investigation, during which he encounters various suspicious characters, including Joel Cairo and Kasper Gutman, who are also after the falcon. As the plot unfolds, Spade finds himself at the center of a dangerous game filled with betrayal and deceit. Ultimately, he uncovers the truth about the statuette and its significance, but not without losses and moral dilemmas. The novel concludes with Spade forced to make a difficult choice, adhering to his principles and professional ethics.