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Farewell My Lovely: Popular Penguins

By Raymond Chandler
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Farewell, My Lovely: Popular Penguins by Raymond Chandler follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he becomes entwined in a complex web of crime and corruption. Set in Los Angeles, this novel immerses readers in a gritty mystery full of danger and intrigue. With Chandler's signature hardboiled style, Marlowe navigates a world of crooked cops and deceit, uncovering secrets and lies.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate classic detective stories with a gritty, hard-boiled twist. The character of private investigator Philip Marlowe offers a blend of sharp wit and complex moral questions, set against the backdrop of a vividly depicted Los Angeles. Fans of intricate plots and vintage noir ambience will likely find this narrative captivating.

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Eight years ago, Moose Malloy and cute little redhead Velma were getting married—until someone framed Malloy for armed robbery. Now his stretch is up, and he wants Velma back.

PI Philip Marlowe meets Malloy one hot day in Hollywood and, out of the generosity of his jaded heart, agrees to help him. Dragged from one smoky bar to another, Marlowe’s search for Velma turns up plenty of dangerous gangsters with a nasty habit of shooting first and talking later. And soon what started as a search for a missing person becomes a matter of life and death.

Farewell My Lovely is a gripping tale of deception and danger, with private investigator Philip Marlowe navigating the murky underworld of 1940s Los Angeles. Follow him as he uncovers a tumultuous mix of crime, passion, and betrayal, in a world where trust is scarce and survival is a game of wit and will.

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Farewell My Lovely: Popular Penguins by Raymond Chandler is praised for its intricate plot, iconic detective Philip Marlowe, and the rich depiction of a noir Los Angeles. The book's sharp dialogue and atmospheric style continue to captivate readers, contributing to its enduring popularity in the crime fiction genre. Overall, readers appreciate Chandler's skill in weaving suspense and vivid characterisation throughout the novel.

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ISBN: 9780141045597

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 324

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About the Author

'One of the greatest crime writers, who set standards that others still try to attain.' Sunday Times Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago in 1888 and moved to England with his family when he was twelve. He attended Dulwich College, Alma Mater to some of the twentieth century's most renowned writers. Returning to America in 1912, he settled in California, worked in a number of jobs, and later married. It was during the Depression era that he seriously turned his hand to writing and his first published story appeared in the pulp magazine Black Mask in 1933, followed six years later by his first novel. The Big Sleep introduced the world to Philip Marlowe, the often imitated but never-bettered hard-boiled private investigator.

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