The High Window

The High Window

Raymond Chandler

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Editorial:
Meta Mad Books
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9781763710153

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The High Window by Raymond Chandler is a masterful hard-boiled detective novel featuring the iconic private investigator, Philip Marlowe. Hired by the wealthy and reclusive Mrs. Elizabeth Bright Murdock, Marlowe’s task seems simple at first: recover a stolen rare coin, a valuable Brasher Doubloon that’s gone missing from her late husband’s collection. However, nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems in Marlowe’s world. As Marlowe delves into the underbelly of Los Angeles, the case spirals into a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. The investigation leads Marlowe through a colorful array of characters-from shady gamblers and cunning femme fatales to corrupt cops and desperate ex-husbands. Along the way, he uncovers long-buried family secrets that link the coin’s disappearance to a much larger and darker conspiracy.Chandler’s sharp, atmospheric prose brings the gritty streets of 1940s Los Angeles to life, with each new clue pulling Marlowe deeper into a mystery where no one can be trusted. Marlowe himself is as cynical and wisecracking as ever, yet he remains committed to his own code of honor, refusing to be swayed by the moral decay that surrounds him. The High Window is a classic of the noir genre, where Chandler explores themes of greed, corruption, and human frailty. With its fast-paced narrative, complex plot twists, and unforgettable dialogue, this novel keeps readers on edge, showcasing Chandler’s unparalleled skill in creating moody, suspenseful crime fiction. For fans of hard-boiled mysteries, The High Window delivers a gripping, suspenseful ride through a world of shady dealings and moral ambiguity.

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