Fifty Candles

Set against the backdrop of San Francisco, this murder mystery revolves around a birthday cake adorned with 50 candles, serving as the sole clue in a perplexing case. Earl Derr Biggers, a Harvard-educated author known for his affinity for modern literature, drew inspiration from real-life detective Chang Apana to create the iconic character Charlie Chan. Although Biggers passed away young, his legacy endures through the successful Chan novels and the over 40 films that brought the character to life.