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