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Author:

Freeman, Judith, 1946-

Title:

The long embrace : Raymond Chandler and the woman he loved / Judith Freeman.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

Pantheon Books,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

353 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Chandler, Raymond,--1888-1959--Relations with women.
Authors, American--20th century--Biography.
Detective and mystery stories--Authorship.

Notes:

Map on endpapers. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary:

A critical study of the life of Raymond Chandler focuses on his marriage to Cissy Pascal, the older, twice-divorced woman he wed in 1924, discussing her key role in helping transform Chandler from a shy oil company accountant into a literary master and creator of Philip Marlowe.

ISBN:

0375423516
9780375423512

LCCN:

2007005087

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

RZPE145 -- Carroll Public Library (Carroll)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)