Tom Hiney Books

Delving into the life of the iconic mystery novelist, this biography explores Raymond Chandler's complex journey from his early years in Nebraska to his influential career in Hollywood. Utilizing newly discovered archival materials, it offers insights into his literary inspirations, struggles with alcoholism, and significant relationships, including his unique marriage to Cissy. The narrative highlights Chandler's impact on the genre and his creation of the legendary character Philip Marlowe, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in American literature.

Set against the backdrop of the late eighteenth-century industrial revolution, the narrative follows George Tyerman and Daniel Bennet as they embark on an eight-year journey to document the global spread of Christianity. Traveling to remote locations like the Kalahari, Tahiti, and Canton, they face numerous challenges, including storms, pirates, and resistant local leaders. Their expedition highlights the courage and dedication of the London Missionary Society, offering a compelling perspective on the complexities of missionary work during this transformative period.

For this major new biography, Tom Hiney has had access to unseen personal papers, as well as previously unrecorded reminiscences by those who knew Chandler well. In the light of new discoveries a rawer, more complex, brilliant, and twisted Chandler emerges.

Životopis spisovatele detektivek tzv. "drsné školy" Raymonda Chandlera. Autor prostudoval množství dosud nezveřejněných osobních písemností, dojmů a názorů osob, které Chandlera znaly. Ve světle nově objevených materiálů se vynořil syrovější, komplikovanější, ale mnohem sympatičtější Chandler - člověk stejně pozoruhodný jako příběhy, které napsal.