The Little Sister by Raymond Chandler
In this hardboiled detective novel, private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by a young woman named Orfamay Quest to find her missing brother in Los Angeles. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, corruption, and murder involving Hollywood starlets, gangsters, and a ruthless icepick-wielding killer. The investigation leads Marlowe through a gritty and cynical portrayal of post-war Los Angeles, revealing the dark underbelly of the city and the moral ambiguities faced by those seeking truth and justice.
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- Published
- 1949
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)