First published 1219
When a renowned lawyer hires Marlowe to tail a beautiful woman, the detective finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger. The woman, recently acquitted of her husband's murder, is hiding a dark secret - one that puts her at odds with her powerful father-in-law. As Marlowe delves deeper, he must navigate a treacherous path, where every move could have deadly consequences. In Chandler's final novel, the iconic private eye is tested like never before, forced to confront his own moral compass as he fights to uncover the truth and protect the woman he's come to care for.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: deception, moral-dilemma, secrets
Setting: California, Los Angeles
Period: 20th-century
208 pages · Hardcover · Hamish Hamilton