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The Barbarous Coast Autor: Ross Macdonald Verlag: Bantam Englisch 5.00 CHF ISBN: 0553147517 |
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Ross Macdonald's *The Barbarous Coast*, published by Bantam, is a hardboiled detective novel featuring Lew Archer. It's set in the coastal areas of Southern California, reflecting the region's beauty alongside its underbelly of crime and corruption. The novel likely involves Archer investigating a case connected to the area's history and its more shadowy inhabitants, delving into themes of wealth, power, and the lingering consequences of past sins. Macdonald's characteristically intricate plot and exploration of moral ambiguity are central to the story, presenting a complex and morally grey world where the line between victim and perpetrator is often blurred. The "barbarous coast" itself acts as more than just a setting; it's a character in the story, reflecting the harsh realities and hidden darkness underlying the glamorous façade.
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