Detective Jim Frost is closing in on Evelyn and Laila. The couple are running out of money as they wait for a massive cash windfall to be wired from the US. Increasingly desperate, the pair attempt to outwit the dogged English detective and plan a daring escape to somewhere they hope Jim Frost will never find them.

Detective Jim Frost is closing in on Evelyn and Laila. The couple are running out of money as they wait for a massive cash windfall to be wired from the US. Increasingly desperate, the pair attempt to outwit the dogged English detective and plan a daring escape to somewhere they hope Jim Frost will never find them.

In 1996, two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity and, before long, the money is rolling in. 

But the millionaire duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions. Unsuspecting businessmen and England’s horse-loving elite fall under their seductive spell. Even Queen Elizabeth II gets a dose of the couple’s irresistible charms. But when a small-town detective gets wind of their exploits and vows to stop them, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch. Host Becky Milligan tracks down one half of the duplicitous duo and persuades her to tell all in this extraordinary tale of greed, lies and love. A true rom-con for the ages. 

Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.

In 1996, two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity and, before long, the money is rolling in.&nbsp;
But the millionaire duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions. Unsuspecting businessmen and England&rsquo;s horse-loving elite fall under their seductive spell. Even Queen Elizabeth II gets a dose of the couple&rsquo;s irresistible charms. But when a small-town detective gets wind of their exploits and vows to stop them, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch. Host Becky Milligan tracks down one half of the duplicitous duo and persuades her to tell all in this extraordinary tale of greed, lies and love. A true rom-con for the ages.&nbsp;
Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.

Royal Swindle

Episode 5: Starting Over

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Laying low on the other side of the world, it looks like Evelyn and Laila have outfoxed Detective Jim Frost. But the tireless English cop catches a break as Evelyn’s tendency for mischief leads to an early-morning drama, while the couple’s suburban neighbors look on aghast.

Laying low on the other side of the world, it looks like Evelyn and Laila have outfoxed Detective Jim Frost. But the tireless English cop catches a break as Evelyn&rsquo;s tendency for mischief leads to an early-morning drama, while the couple&rsquo;s suburban neighbors look on aghast.

Episode 6: Bonehead

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In England, Evelyn plays it cool as Detective Jim Frost turns up the heat on the couple’s investment business. More details emerge about Evelyn and Laila’s dark past in Australia and their hasty escape overseas. But just as Jim Frost thinks he has the couple cornered, their loyal butler Lars comes to the rescue.  

In England, Evelyn plays it cool as Detective Jim Frost turns up the heat on the couple&rsquo;s investment business. More details emerge about Evelyn and Laila&rsquo;s dark past in Australia and their hasty escape overseas. But just as Jim Frost thinks he has the couple cornered, their loyal butler Lars comes to the rescue.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Episode 4: Good Cop, Bad Cop

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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. 

A fire alarm at Evelyn and Laila&rsquo;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&rsquo;s business activities. And Laila reveals her tough start in life and how she got drawn into Melbourne&rsquo;s sex trade.&nbsp;

Episode 3: Cat and Mouse

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Episode 5: Starting Over

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