The Little Sister

The Little Sister

Raymond Chandler

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Meta Mad Books
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9781763710177
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The Little Sister by Raymond Chandler is a hardboiled detective novel featuring Chandler’s iconic private investigator, Philip Marlowe. Set in 1940s Los Angeles, the story opens when a seemingly innocent woman, Orfamay Quest, from a small town in Kansas hires Marlowe to find her missing brother, Orrin. Orfamay’s shy demeanor and provincial background contrast starkly with the seedy underbelly of LA that Marlowe is about to dive into. What starts as a simple missing person case quickly spirals into a labyrinth of blackmail, murder, and deceit.As Marlowe digs deeper, he finds himself entangled with a cast of colorful and dangerous characters: Hollywood starlets, ruthless gangsters, and corrupt cops. The glamour and grime of Los Angeles serve as the perfect backdrop for a story laced with sharp dialogue, cynicism, and Chandler’s signature wit. Marlowe’s journey takes him from shady hotel rooms to the film studios of Hollywood, uncovering secrets that some people would kill to protect.With its dark twists and turns, The Little Sister explores the tension between illusion and reality in post-war America. Chandler’s sharp social commentary and atmospheric descriptions bring the city’s hidden corruption to life, while Marlowe’s dogged pursuit of the truth, despite the odds, cements his place as one of the most enduring figures in crime fiction.For fans of noir and detective stories, The Little Sister is a classic tale of betrayal, moral ambiguity, and the relentless pursuit of justice, all wrapped up in Chandler’s masterful storytelling and unforgettable prose.

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