About the book: 1953 / Philip Marlowe, a private detective, received his license quite a long time ago. He is a lone wolf, single, not too young (he is 42 here), not rich, has been in prison several times, does not handle divorce cases, loves booze, women, and chess. The police don't like him, but he gets along with two or three. Knows how to negotiate. He is very witty, incredibly ironic - under all this he carefully hides his emotions. Another exciting investigation by a private detective. And if earlier a client with a problem appeared on the threshold of his dusty office and a new case ended up in Marlow’s hands, this time he himself practically picks it up from the sidewalk and takes it to his home.