“I looked down at the chessboard. The move with the knight was wrong. I put it back where I had moved it from. Knights had no meaning in this game. It wasn't a game for knights.”
Quote by Raymond Chandler
Work
The Big Sleep & Farewell, My Lovely
These two novels are part of the Philip Marlowe series, written by Raymond Chandler. They are set in the 1940s Los Angeles and follow the adventures of the eponymous private detective. The Big Sleep introduces Marlowe and delves into a complex plot involving a missing person and a web of deceit. Farewell, My Lovely continues Marlowe's story, involving a revenge plot and further exploring the dark underbelly of the city. more
Author
Raymond Chandler
Raymond Chandler was an American novelist renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are celebrated for their unique narrative style and profound insights into the criminal world. Chandler's most famous works include 'The Big Sleep' and 'Farewell, My Lovely'. more
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