"Farewell, My Lovely" is a 1940 detective novel by Raymond Chandler, featuring the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe. The story follows Marlowe as he navigates the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles while searching for a missing woman named Velma Valento. The novel is known for its rich, atmospheric prose and complex characters, reflecting the themes of love, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. It is considered one of Chandler's most significant works and has been adapted into several films, further cementing its place in the hard-boiled detective genre.