Black Money

In Black Money, Lew Archer is tasked with investigating a charming Frenchman who has eloped with a client's girlfriend, initially seeming like a straightforward case of romantic trouble. However, the case uncovers deeper connections to a past suicide and significant gambling debts, revealing a complex and darker side of Southern California's high society. Ross Macdonald masterfully explores these intertwined mysteries, blending intrigue with the glitz and grit of the setting.