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The Little Sister

By Raymond Chandler
Series: Phillip Marlowe
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The Little Sister by Raymond Chandler is a gripping crime thriller following private detective Philip Marlowe as he delves into the gritty underworld of Los Angeles. Hired by a seemingly naive Midwestern woman to locate her missing brother, Marlowe soon uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and murder. The narrative explores themes of ambition and betrayal amidst the glamour and darkness of Hollywood.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller novel if you're a fan of hard-boiled detective stories filled with intrigue and sharp dialogue. The classic style, with its enigmatic private investigator navigating the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, is sure to captivate you.

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The Little Sister

Her name is Orfamay Quest and she's come all the way from Manhattan, Kansas, to find her missing brother Orrin. Or leastways that's what she tells PI Philip Marlowe, offering him a measly twenty bucks for the privilege. But Marlowe's feeling charitable - though it's not long before he wishes he wasn't so sweet.

The Little Sister is a classic detective novel by the master of hard-boiled crime.

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July 2005 sees a major relaunch of Chandler's Philip Marlowe series to tie in with Harrogate Crime Festival.

Her name is Orfamay Quest and she's come all the way from Manhattan, Kansas, to find her missing brother Orrin. Or leastways that's what she tells PI Philip Marlowe, offering him a measly twenty bucks for the privilege. But Marlowe's feeling charitable - though it's not long before he wishes he wasn't so sweet.

You see, Orrin's trail leads Marlowe to luscious movie starlets, uppity gangsters, suspicious cops and corpses with ice picks jammed in their necks. When trouble comes calling, sometimes it's best to pretend to be out...

The Little Sister is a classic detective novel that showcases Chandler's masterful storytelling and complex characters, leaving readers eagerly following Philip Marlowe through a gritty and dangerous Los Angeles.

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The Little Sister by Raymond Chandler is often praised for its intricate plot and sharp, witty dialogue. Reviewers frequently admire Chandler's evocative descriptions of Los Angeles and the depth of the protagonist, Philip Marlowe. Some critiques note the complex narrative can be challenging to follow but appreciate the novel's engaging and suspenseful atmosphere.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241954324

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Val McDermid

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 304

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Raymond Chandler Series: Phillip Marlowe

About the Author

Best-known as the creator of the original private eye, Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago in 1888 and died in 1959. Many of his books have been adapted for the screen, and he is widely regarded as one of the very greatest writers of detective fiction.

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