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James Ellroy – L.A. Confidential – First US Edition 1990
£125.00
A first edition, first printing published by The Mysterious Pressl in 1990. A near fine book in a near fine unclipped wrapper with a small pull to the foot of the spine.
James Ellroy’s “L.A. Confidential” is a hard-boiled crime novel set in 1950s Los Angeles. The story follows three complex and morally ambiguous police officers: Ed Exley, Bud White, and Jack Vincennes. As they navigate corruption, scandal, and the seedy underbelly of the city, they become embroiled in a web of conspiracies and murder investigations. The novel delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the blurred line between good and evil. Ellroy’s gritty, fast-paced narrative and richly developed characters offer a noirish portrayal of post-war Los Angeles, making “L.A. Confidential” a celebrated work in the crime fiction genre.
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A first edition, first printing published by The Mysterious Pressl in 1990. A near fine book in a near fine unclipped wrapper with a small pull to the foot of the spine.
James Ellroy’s “L.A. Confidential” is a hard-boiled crime novel set in 1950s Los Angeles. The story follows three complex and morally ambiguous police officers: Ed Exley, Bud White, and Jack Vincennes. As they navigate corruption, scandal, and the seedy underbelly of the city, they become embroiled in a web of conspiracies and murder investigations. The novel delves into themes of power, loyalty, and the blurred line between good and evil. Ellroy’s gritty, fast-paced narrative and richly developed characters offer a noirish portrayal of post-war Los Angeles, making “L.A. Confidential” a celebrated work in the crime fiction genre.