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Synopsis
In The Hard Way Out, Philip Marlowe finds himself in the midst of a troubling investigation when he is approached by August Quig, the president of a construction materials company. Quig reveals that his general manager, Frank Emery, has embezzled a significant amount of money from the company and has gone missing. Quig expresses a desire to save Emery, believing he has potential and a good future ahead of him. Marlowe is intrigued by the situation and agrees to help, sensing that there is more to the story than mere theft.
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