Adventures Of Philip Marlowe In The Face To Forget After tirelessly searching for Dave Stroud for a week, Philip Marlowe finally tracks him down to a boarding house, only to discover that Stroud has already left for San Francisco. Intrigued by Stroud's abrupt disappearance, Marlowe delves deeper into the mystery. Why would a seemingly content young man like Stroud abandon everything meaningful in his life, including a beautiful girlfriend and a steady job, without a trace? Determined to uncover the truth, Marlowe sets his sights on unraveling the enigma surrounding Stroud's sudden departure.