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“I was meeting the spitting boys today.”

Quote by Raymond Chandler

Book:The Lady in the Lake

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The Lady in the Lake

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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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