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Get this and get it straight. Crime's a sucker's road. Those who travel it wind up in the gutter, the prison or the grave. There's no other end, but they never learn. This one had soft brown eyes and an accent, and she came to town with a job to do. But before it was done, death had struck three times. Then she was gone. And all because of 30 drops of pigeon's blood, worth 150,000 bucks. From the pen of Raymond Tramper, outstanding author of Mystery, comes his most famous ch…

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In The Pigeon's Blood, private detective Philip Marlowe is approached by Charlene Danielle, a beautiful and anxious woman who seeks his help in recovering a stolen collection of rare rubies. These exquisite gems, known as pigeon's blood rubies, are worth a staggering $150,000 and belong to her best friend, Vivian Chardot, who remains in France. Charlene explains that the rubies were stolen by a man named Marty Loomis, who had previously visited her friend's family under the guise of a charming businessman.

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Philip Marlowe, The Adventures of, Episode 37

The Pigeon's Blood

Saturday, June 11, 1949 · 29:52

Philip Marlowe, The Adventures of, Episode 37

The Pigeon's Blood

Saturday, June 11, 1949 · 29:52

Summary

Philip Marlowe investigates the theft of rare pigeon's blood rubies after being approached by a distressed client, Charlene Danielle. The stakes rise as Marlowe uncovers a web of deception and danger surrounding the valuable gems.

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