About this episode

The episode explores the consequences of a fire alarm at a country hotel and delves into Laila's past in Melbourne's sex trade.

A fire alarm at Evelyn and Laila’s country hotel has potentially catastrophic consequences for our Aussie couple. Laila attempts to reassure their spooked investors. Meanwhile, a small-town detective starts to take a keen interest in Evelyn’s business activities. And Laila reveals her tough start in life and how she got drawn into Melbourne’s sex trade.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• fire alarm
• investors
• detective
• sex trade
• Aussie couple

Keywords

• fire alarm
• Evelyn
• Laila
• investors
• detective
• sex trade
• country hotel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: small-town detective

Places: Melbourne, country hotel

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