The Long Good-Bye

The Long Good-Bye

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Author: Raymond Chandler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Raymond Chandler's The Long Good-Bye chronicles the intricate and morally ambiguous world of private investigator Philip Marlowe as he becomes entangled in a complex web of friendship, betrayal, and murder. This quintessential hardboiled detective novel presents a cynical yet deeply principled hero navigating the dark underbelly of 1950s Los Angeles. Chandler masterfully illustrates the corrosive effects of wealth and power, detailing a narrative steeped in atmospheric tension and sharp, witty dialogue. The story uncovers layers of deceit, forcing Marlowe to confront the true cost of loyalty in a corrupt society. It argues for a persistent, if often lonely, pursuit of justice amidst pervasive moral decay.

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Description

Author: Raymond Chandler
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Raymond Chandler's The Long Good-Bye chronicles the intricate and morally ambiguous world of private investigator Philip Marlowe as he becomes entangled in a complex web of friendship, betrayal, and murder. This quintessential hardboiled detective novel presents a cynical yet deeply principled hero navigating the dark underbelly of 1950s Los Angeles. Chandler masterfully illustrates the corrosive effects of wealth and power, detailing a narrative steeped in atmospheric tension and sharp, witty dialogue. The story uncovers layers of deceit, forcing Marlowe to confront the true cost of loyalty in a corrupt society. It argues for a persistent, if often lonely, pursuit of justice amidst pervasive moral decay.