The Big Sleep

Summary

Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood to investigate a blackmail case involving his younger daughter, Carmen. During the investigation, Marlowe encounters numerous dangers and intrigues, including murder, pornography, and corruption. He also meets Vivian, the general's elder daughter, who is entangled in a complex web of lies and crimes. As Marlowe unravels the mysteries, he discovers that the case is far deeper and more dangerous than it initially seemed. Ultimately, he uncovers the truth but faces moral dilemmas and realizes that the world he lives in is filled with darkness and despair.