The High Window - Philip Marlowe, Bk 3 Author:Raymond Chandler Private Detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy widow, Mrs. Murdock, to recover a valuable rare coin, the Brasher Doubloon. As Marlowe delves into the case, he discovers a web of deceit, greed, and murder. Set in 1940s Los Angeles, the novel immerses readers in the seedy underbelly of the city, filled with corrupt characters and hidden ag... more »endas. Marlowe encounters a range of intriguing individuals, including Mrs. Murdock's dysfunctional family, a sinister gangster, and a seductive femme fatale. As Marlowe unravels the complex mystery surrounding the missing coin, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception and violence. « less