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The Lady in the Lake (Philip Marlowe, #4)

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by Raymond Chandler

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Which character has red hair? a. Crystal Kingsley b. Adrienne Fromsett c. Muriel Chess d. none of them
Alison b. Adrienne Fromsett
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can this be read as a stand alone oris it better to read the novels of Raymond Chandler starting with the big sleep ?
Jojo . Any order is good. Just make sure you get "The Long Goodbye" in there. It is a masterpiece!…moreAny order is good. Just make sure you get "The Long Goodbye" in there. It is a masterpiece!(less)
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James Boyle Marlowe explains that women leave their handkerchiefs behind all the time. Lavery--a well-known ladies' man--probably had a drawer full of them. If on…moreMarlowe explains that women leave their handkerchiefs behind all the time. Lavery--a well-known ladies' man--probably had a drawer full of them. If one was needed, he could grab one and the luck of the draw made it hers. It was a meaningless coincidence. (Besides, it bore the wrong perfume).(less)
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