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She was sitting behind a black glass desk that looked like Napoleon's tomb and she was smoking a cigarette in a black holder that was not quite as long as a rolled umbrella. She said: "I need a man..." So John Dalmas is hired to smear a girl, a gold-digging lady with bedroom eyes. Forerunner of Philip Marlowe, like the other private eyes in these five stories. Dalmas is tough-talking and soft-centred - and trouble is his business.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Vintage noir private eye stories with a tough charm.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy classic detective tales infused with gritty toughness and intriguing characters, Trouble Is My Business is a perfect pick. The stories ooze atmosphere and give you a peek into the noir era's secretive and shadowy world, with Dalmas standing out as both a tough-talking and soft-hearted hero you can root for. It's a captivating read that will transport you to a bygone era of mystery and intrigue.
