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In the gripping episode Lady in Distress, George Valentine is contacted by a desperate nightclub singer named Vivian Drake, who fears for her life as she believes she is being drawn into a dangerous plot. Vivian's letter reveals her anxiety about a job offer at the Peacock Lounge, a venue she suspects is a front for criminal activities. With George away on another case, his assistant Brooksie takes it upon herself to meet Vivian and uncover the truth behind her fears.
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