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In The Easy Mark, Philip Marlowe finds himself in the midst of a complicated blackmail case when he receives a frantic call from Mrs. Corey Gilbert. She fears for her husband, Ross, who is expected to meet someone dangerous. Marlowe rushes to the address provided, only to find Ross beaten and left for dead in an unfinished house. The scene is chaotic, and Marlowe quickly realizes that he must act fast to uncover the truth behind the blackmail and protect his client.
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