The High Window
The High Window by Raymond Chandler is a New Ed edition published by Penguin Books Limited on July 7, 2005. This 220-page novel follows private investigator Philip Marlowe as he navigates the complexities of a case involving a rare gold coin, the Brasher Doubloon, which has gone missing from the collection of Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock. Set against the backdrop of a sweltering Pasadena morning, the story unfolds as Marlowe grapples with a client who withholds crucial information, leading him into a web of murder and intrigue.
Readers will find a rich exploration of mystery and detective fiction as Marlowe confronts the challenges of his investigation. The narrative delves into themes of city life and the hard-boiled detective genre, capturing the essence of Southern California during the 1940s and 1950s. Chandler’s portrayal of Marlowe’s relentless pursuit of truth amidst a backdrop of danger and deception offers a compelling glimpse into the world of private investigation. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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There was a stifling scent of summer on the Pasadena morning when he first called on Mrs Elizabeth Bright Murdock. Later Marlowe couldn’t work out which was worse- air you couldn’t breathe, or a client who didn’t tell you the story. The job was to find a rare gold coin called a Brasher Doubloon, missing from her late husband’s collection. Easy. Probably too easy. Each time the Doubloon pops up, so does a murder. Soon Marlowe’s got a full-scale tragedy on his hands…
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s Philip Marlowe stalked the tawdry neon wilderness of Southern California. There Raymond Chandler’s creation became the most famous fictional detective since Sherlock Holmes; often imitated, never bettered. Read the complete Marlowe novels in Penguin paperback.
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