This is Robert Parker's sequel to Raymond Chandler's "The Big Sleep". Feature's Chandler's Philip Marlowe character . After the death of General Guy Sternwood, his daughter Vivian sends her psychotic sister, Carmen, to a sanatorium. Carmen's sudden disappearance from the hospital leads Vivian to turn in desperation to Eddie Mars, a shady underworld club owner. Concerned for what is happening to the family, the Sternwoods' butler asks Marlowe to find Carmen and fend off Eddie Mars once again.
This book was highly recommended by New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Los Angeles Times, more...
This book was highly recommended by New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Los Angeles Times, more...
Katherine T. (KathyDawg) reviewed Perchance to Dream (Philip Marlowe, Bk 2) on + 121 more book reviews
Quite nice book. Easy to read even though it is hardback. The pages are fine to turn. I do like the old mystery novels and the chit-chat and I think the author captured the essence of Chandler.
Sequel to Raymond Chandler's "The Big Sleep" by the creator of Spenser.
