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Philip Marlowe Book 7
Book 7 of the Philip Marlowe series.An anonymous client hires Philip Marlowe to shadow an attractive woman traveling under an alias to a seaside town called Esmeralda. As he learns why she’s being hunted, Marlowe must decide whether to betray his employer or help her outrun a dangerous past.
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An anonymous client hires Philip Marlowe to shadow an attractive woman traveling under an alias to a seaside town called Esmeralda. As he learns why she’s being hunted, Marlowe must decide whether to betray his employer or help her outrun a dangerous past.
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Playback by Raymond Chandler stands out as a high-interest title with strong recommendation value.
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Is Playback part of a series?
Playback is linked to Part of the Philip Marlowe series as book 7..
What should I read after Playback?
A good next step after Playback is The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely, The High Window.
When was Playback published?
Playback was published in 1958.