Later novels and other writings

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Later Novels and Other Writings begins with The Lady in the Lake (1943), where Marlowe's search for a missing businessman's wife leads him from L.A.'s gritty streets to the serene mountains, exploring themes of loneliness and loss. The darker tone of Chandler's later work is evident in The Little Sister (1949), featuring an ambitious starlet, a blackmailer, and a naive young woman from Kansas, culminating in a harsh critique of Hollywood and a scathing portrayal of the city. The Long Goodbye (1953), Chandler's most ambitious novel, delves into the complexities of friendship and the compromises of middle age, revealing deeper layers of the Marlowe character. Playback (1958), originally a screenplay, marks Chandler's last novel. This volume also includes Chandler's long-unavailable screenplay for the film noir classic Double Indemnity (1944), adapted from James M. Cain's novel. Additionally, a selection of essays, including "The Simple Art of Murder," offers insights into Chandler's pulp roots, his distinctive hero, and style, while eleven letters provide a witty and sardonic glimpse into his thoughts on writing, publishing, and filmmaking.