The passionate pitchman

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The passionate pitchman

by Stephen Marlowe

EN·~1 hours·1 chapter

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1 total

1:15:01

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Hector Finch is a charismatic salesman who meets the stunning Miss Laara and her “Foolproof Method of Procurement.” She drags him into a world where inhibitions disappear and high‑stakes deals are the norm. The lively convention setting blends charm with cut‑throat competition.

A mysterious, diminutive figure watches Hector, calling him “passionate” and hinting at a hidden agenda. Their conversation turns into a game of leverage, secrets, and a proposition that could upend Hector’s career. Meanwhile the Syndicate looms, hungry to steal the secrets behind Laara’s methods.

Listeners are drawn into a fast‑paced, dialogue‑rich tale of ambition, manipulation, and the art of the sell. The story balances humor with a dark undercurrent, probing how far a man will go to close a deal. It offers a witty, slightly noir snapshot of 1950s sales culture with a hint of intrigue.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (72K characters)

Release date

May 10, 2024

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Stephen Marlowe

Stephen Marlowe

1928–2008

A prolific American storyteller, Stephen Marlowe moved effortlessly between hard-boiled mysteries, science fiction, and imaginative portraits of history’s most fascinating figures. He is best known for the globe-trotting detective Chester Drum and acclaimed fictional biographies of Columbus, Cervantes, Goya, and Edgar Allan Poe.

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