"Lady in the Lake" is a 1943 detective novel by Raymond Chandler, featuring the private investigator Philip Marlowe. The story revolves around Marlowe's investigation into the disappearance of a beautiful woman named Carmen Sternwood, which leads him into a web of deceit, murder, and corruption in Los Angeles. The novel is notable for its complex plot and rich character development, showcasing Chandler's signature hard-boiled writing style. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he encounters various characters, including the enigmatic Mona Grant and the dangerous Sternwood family, ultimately revealing the dark underbelly of the city.