The Recurring Cast
Philip Marlowe book 2 · 1940

Farewell, My Lovely

Philip Marlowe watches a huge ex-convict, Moose Malloy, throw a man out of a bar on Central Avenue while looking for his old girlfriend, Velma. A murder follows, and Marlowe is drawn into the search.

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Book facts

Author
Raymond Chandler
Series
Philip Marlowe, book 2 of 7
Published
1940
Setting
Set in Los Angeles
Characters charted
2
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Farewell, My Lovely

2 recurring or key characters from Raymond Chandler’s chart. Introduces Moose Malloy.

Lead 1

Major 1

  • Moose MalloyFirst appearanceEx-convict searching for his old girlfriend