The Big Sleep
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Raymond Chandler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates., 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep introduces the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe, who becomes entangled in a complex web of blackmail, murder, and deceit while working for the wealthy General Sternwood. This seminal work of hardboiled detective fiction chronicles Marlowe's cynical yet principled navigation through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, where he uncovers dark family secrets and confronts dangerous criminals. The narrative presents a gritty atmosphere and sharp, witty dialogue, establishing the quintessential characteristics of the genre. Readers will find themselves immersed in a suspenseful mystery, marked by unexpected twists and a compelling portrayal of moral ambiguity in a corrupt world.
Author: Raymond Chandler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Book Club Associates., 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep introduces the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe, who becomes entangled in a complex web of blackmail, murder, and deceit while working for the wealthy General Sternwood. This seminal work of hardboiled detective fiction chronicles Marlowe's cynical yet principled navigation through the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, where he uncovers dark family secrets and confronts dangerous criminals. The narrative presents a gritty atmosphere and sharp, witty dialogue, establishing the quintessential characteristics of the genre. Readers will find themselves immersed in a suspenseful mystery, marked by unexpected twists and a compelling portrayal of moral ambiguity in a corrupt world.