The Thin Man

Dashiell Hammett’s classic The Thin Man introduced the world to Nick and Nora Charles,further made famous by the popular Thin Man films. With a new introduction by Denise Mina. Nick Charles seems to find trouble wherever he goes. He thinks his sleuthing days are behind him when Julia Wolfa former acquaintanceturns up dead. NickΓÇöthanks to some persuasion from his enchanting wifeNoraΓÇöfinds himself falling back into old habits and making a few polite inquiries. The prime suspectJuliaΓÇÖs lover and boss Clyde Miller Wynanthas vanished without a trace. Everyone is after himbut Nick is not so sure Wynant is the culprit. And when another dubious figure bursts into their bedroomwaving a loaded handgunit seems Nick and NoraΓÇÖs adventure is only just beginning. Nick and Nora Charles are among Dashiell HammettΓÇÖs most alluring creations: a richglamourous couple who solve homicides in between wisecracks and martinis. At once knowing and unabashedly romanticThe Thin Man is a murder mystery that doubles as a sophisticated comedy of manners.