Description
Discover the thrilling world of Raymond Chandler's classic detective novels with 'The Big Sleep and Other Novels.' This captivating collection features the iconic private eye Philip Marlowe, who first enthralled readers in 1939 with *The Big Sleep*. Set against a backdrop of intrigue and deception, Marlowe becomes embroiled in the complexities of the Sternwood family, showcasing Chandler's masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters. Delve into the dark corners of the American Dream as you vicariously experience the shady underworld filled with danger and allure.
The collection includes the unforgettable *Farewell, My Lovely*, where Marlowe's relentless pursuit of a missing crooner unfolds into a nail-biting mystery. Furthermore, *The Long Goodbye* serves as a brilliant epitaph to Chandler's career, featuring Marlowe navigating loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of being a detective in a morally gray world.
This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2000, spans an impressive 672 pages, making it an essential addition to every literature lover's bookshelf. Perfect for fans of classic detective stories, murder mysteries, and noir fiction, 'The Big Sleep and Other Novels' encapsulates the essence of Chandler's work and his enduring influence in the genre.
Availability: Fast delivery on orders, ensuring you can immerse yourself in the world of Philip Marlowe without delay. Order your copy today and explore the riveting tales that have cemented Chandler's legacy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141182612
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 672
Description:
Raymond Chandler created the fast talking, trouble seeking Californian private eye Philip Marlowe for his first great novel The Big Sleep in 1939. Marlowe's entanglement with the Sternwood family - and an attendant cast of colourful underworld figures - is the background to a story reflecting all the tarnished glitter of the great American Dream. The detective's iconic image burns just as brightly in Farewell My Lovely, on the trail of a missing nightclub crooner. And the inimitable Marlowe is able to prove that trouble really is his business in Raymond Chandler's brilliant epitaph, The Long Goodbye.
The collection includes the unforgettable *Farewell, My Lovely*, where Marlowe's relentless pursuit of a missing crooner unfolds into a nail-biting mystery. Furthermore, *The Long Goodbye* serves as a brilliant epitaph to Chandler's career, featuring Marlowe navigating loyalty, betrayal, and the cost of being a detective in a morally gray world.
This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2000, spans an impressive 672 pages, making it an essential addition to every literature lover's bookshelf. Perfect for fans of classic detective stories, murder mysteries, and noir fiction, 'The Big Sleep and Other Novels' encapsulates the essence of Chandler's work and his enduring influence in the genre.
Availability: Fast delivery on orders, ensuring you can immerse yourself in the world of Philip Marlowe without delay. Order your copy today and explore the riveting tales that have cemented Chandler's legacy.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141182612
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 672
Description:
Raymond Chandler created the fast talking, trouble seeking Californian private eye Philip Marlowe for his first great novel The Big Sleep in 1939. Marlowe's entanglement with the Sternwood family - and an attendant cast of colourful underworld figures - is the background to a story reflecting all the tarnished glitter of the great American Dream. The detective's iconic image burns just as brightly in Farewell My Lovely, on the trail of a missing nightclub crooner. And the inimitable Marlowe is able to prove that trouble really is his business in Raymond Chandler's brilliant epitaph, The Long Goodbye.