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Synopsis
In The Black Halo, the story begins with Philip Marlowe navigating through a relentless storm that has enveloped the west coast. He arrives at the home of Felix Drumm, a wealthy perfume executive, who is anxious about the sudden disappearance of his assistant, Julia Perry. Drumm describes Julia as a dedicated worker who has recently shown signs of distress, raising Marlowe's suspicions about the circumstances surrounding her vanishing act.
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