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Little I'm. I'm. I'm. I'm. I'm. I'm. I'm. I'm. I'm. I'm. The World Adventurous Club greet you once again. As you know, the members frequently gather in their club rooms to greet some new traveler or explorer who wishes to join this unique and exclusive club. In order to qualify, he must relate some personal experience that happened in a strange land. The guest tonight is Jim West, a finely built man whose face bears the unmistakable effects of the African sun. Let us listen…

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In this episode of World Adventurer Club, the members gather to hear a new traveler's tale, welcoming Jim West, a seasoned explorer whose face tells stories of the African sun. As he presents a striking diamond ring known as the Madonna's Tear, Jim prepares to share a story that intertwines adventure with deep emotional resonance. He explains that to qualify for membership in the club, he must recount a thrilling experience from his travels, and the ring holds the key to a tragic love story.

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World Adventurer Club, Episode 27

The Madonnas Tear

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World Adventurer Club, Episode 27

The Madonnas Tear

Friday, July 1, 1932 · 14:25

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Jim West shares a poignant tale of love and tragedy involving a diamond ring known as the Madonna's Tear, which he believes possesses a soul. As he recounts his past in Madagascar, the stakes rise with the impending midnight hour.

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