Philip Marlowe book 7 · 1958
Playback
Philip Marlowe is hired to follow a young woman who has arrived in Los Angeles by train, and the trail leads to the seaside town of Esmeralda. Chandler’s last completed novel.
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Book facts
- Author
- Raymond Chandler
- Series
- Philip Marlowe, book 7 of 7
- Published
- 1958
- Setting
- Set in Los Angeles
- Characters charted
- 2
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Playback
2 recurring or key characters from Raymond Chandler’s chart.
Lead 1
- Philip MarloweLos Angeles private investigator
Minor and cameo 1
- Linda LoringWealthy divorcéeProposes to Marlowe