This book, published in 1940, is the second novel of the author with Marlowe as the hero. The book was adapted for film for three times, and stage play and broadcasting play versions are also available.Marlow met with a fierce rival.As he was about to pull away from an ordinary case, he found himself in the wrong place at the right time.There is a dead body with broken neck in front of him.As Marlowe found out the truth, a group of jewellery thieves appeared, and a few other cases were waiting for him, and Velma, the girl deeply loved by "e;moose Malloy"e;, was gorgeous and as elusive as a ghost, and seemed to be able to kill someone at any time.Farewell, My Lovely is Chandler's most satisfied work.