1894-1961

As Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, travel to San Francisco to settle her family legal affairs, she begins to act irrationally and have haunting dreams. Her family memories of being in the 1906 earthquake resurface, and secrets of her family's past reveal several mysteries. Mary and Sherlock investigate her parent's marriage, a car accident, and numerous unexplained deaths in the family.

Provides research material for the study of "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Includes a biographical overview of Hammett; coverage of his years as a detective; information on the composition of the novel; and critical responses to the novel. Also discusses the movies, radio shows, and other spin-offs from the novel.

A collection of essays that provide information about authors who have made significant contributions to American literature, each containing a brief biography, a survey of principal writings, an assessment of the subject's work as a whole, and a bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Vachel Lindsay to Elinor Wylie.

Chronicles the life of Eugene Bullard, the first African-American fighter pilot, discussing his lifelong search for respect, which led him to leave the U.S. and take up residence in Paris.