The Maltese Falcon - novel - was created in 1930.

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The Maltese Falcon, by Dashiell Hammett, would be one.

Detective Sam Spade went in search of a falcon statue which was carved from a black bird called a Maltese Falcon. It was a valuable item in the mystery novel "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett.

The mood in "The Maltese Falcon" is dark, mysterious, and tense. The story is filled with betrayal, greed, and moral ambiguity, creating a sense of intrigue and suspense throughout the novel.