The Long Good-bye
The Long Good-bye by Raymond Chandler, published by Penguin Books in 1976, is a notable entry in the realm of mystery and detective fiction. This edition spans 319 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows private investigator Philip Marlowe as he navigates a complex web of deception after befriending Terry Lennox, whose life becomes entangled with murder and crime, leading Marlowe into dangerous confrontations with law enforcement and a gangster.
Readers will find a rich exploration of city life and the hard-boiled detective genre as Marlowe delves deeper into the lives of those around him, including the troubled writer Roger Wade and his wife Eileen. The story intricately weaves themes of friendship, betrayal, and the pursuit of truth, showcasing Chandler’s signature style. This edition of The Long Good-bye remains a significant work within Chandler’s oeuvre, reflecting his unique narrative voice and the complexities of human relationships.
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When Philip Marlowe befriends down-on-his-luck veteran Terry Lennox he gets more than he bargained for. With Lennox’s wife dead and Lennox himself on the lam, Marlowe becomes the target for the local cops and a crazy gangster, while getting mixed up with alcoholic writer Roger Wade and his wife Eileen. Nothing is what it seems as Marlowe unravels the Wades’ scheme to expose the truth behind Lennox’s facade.The most autobiographical of his novels, The Long Goodbye was considered by Chandler to be his best work. One of the preeminent examples of hard-boiled detective fiction, The Long Goodbye has been adapted for radio, film and television, and received the 1955 Edgar Award for Best Novel.HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.
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