Raymond Chandler, Ian Rankin (Introduction)
The Big Sleep (Penguin Essentials)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780241970775
- author:
- Raymond Chandler, Ian Rankin (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 11.1 x 1.6 x 18.1 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A gripping tale of private investigation and corruption, The Big Sleep is a classic of hard-boiled detective fiction. Philip Marlowe, a private investigator, is hired by General Sternwood to uncover the identity of someone blackmailing him. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled in a web of trouble, from the General's wild and reckless daughters to the dark underbelly of Los Angeles. With its gritty atmosphere and complex characters, this novel is a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.
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