A woman fleeing an abusive lover seeks refuge with an ex-convict, leading to a tale of violence and legal maneuvers. The plot unfolds in classic Hammett style, with sparse prose, minimal dialogue, and a fast-paced narrative that keeps readers engaged till the abrupt end.
Her right ankle turned under her and she fell. The wind blowing downhill from the south, whipping the trees beside the road, made a whisper of her exclamation and snatched her scarf away into the dark...
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A hurt and frightened woman, pursued by mysterious, menacing strangers, is taken in by a couple in an isolated house
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