Lay Her Among The Lilies
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Clean text.
A gripping work of hardboiled crime fiction, Lay Her Among the Lilies chronicles the investigation of Miami private detective Vic Malloy as he uncovers the dark secrets surrounding the suspicious death of a senator's daughter. James Hadley Chase constructs a tightly wound noir thriller, presenting a world of corruption, deception, and moral ambiguity where nothing is as innocent as it first appears. The narrative moves at a relentless pace, drawing readers into a shadowy underworld of political intrigue and cold-blooded scheming. Chase's signature style — sharp, punchy prose and a cynical, atmospheric tone — illustrates his mastery of American-style noir, despite being a British author who never set foot in the United States. Fans of classic crime fiction will find this a compelling and satisfying entry in the Vic Malloy series.
Author: James Hadley Chase
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, Robert Hale Limited
Genre: Crime fiction
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Clean text.
A gripping work of hardboiled crime fiction, Lay Her Among the Lilies chronicles the investigation of Miami private detective Vic Malloy as he uncovers the dark secrets surrounding the suspicious death of a senator's daughter. James Hadley Chase constructs a tightly wound noir thriller, presenting a world of corruption, deception, and moral ambiguity where nothing is as innocent as it first appears. The narrative moves at a relentless pace, drawing readers into a shadowy underworld of political intrigue and cold-blooded scheming. Chase's signature style — sharp, punchy prose and a cynical, atmospheric tone — illustrates his mastery of American-style noir, despite being a British author who never set foot in the United States. Fans of classic crime fiction will find this a compelling and satisfying entry in the Vic Malloy series.