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Immerse yourself in Carolyn Wells enthralling murder mystery, where the vibrant socialite, Vicky Van, is loved by all until a stranger named Sommers is found murdered after following her from a card room. Vicky is last seen standing next to his lifeless body, her dress stained with blood. Before the police arrive, she vanishes without a trace, leaving only mysterious notes behind. As the manhunt for Vicky and her maid Julie intensifies, so does the confusion. Why would she kill a man she barely knew? And why is she so elusive? This perplexing case will prove to be the most challenging yet for ...

Part of a mystery series featuring renowned detective Fleming Stone. He is called on to decide whether it was suicide or murder in the case of a future college president. Stone has remarkable ingenuity for unraveling cases. Can he do it again? A young girl student is suspected. Was she guilty or was it just rumor? Several clues point both ways. Small footprints in the snow lead to a boarding house where the mystery girl is lodging and love letters between the two point to her guilt. Listening to the unusual tale will have you thinking both ways.

Once upon a time there were four men—all bad. That is, they were each bad, but none was entirely bad. Nobody is. The four were closely associated in their interests and were of varying types and varying degrees of badness. Basically, one was the Cat’s-paw; one was the Brutal Ruffian; one was the Arch Villain behind it all; and one was the Judas Iscariot, who carried the bag, and who betrayed the whole bunch. A millionaire is battered to death on an ocean liner by a bronze hand modeled from Rodin’s original.

Victoria Van Allen was the name she signed to her letters and to her cheques, but Vicky Van, as her friends called her, was signed all over her captivating personality, from the top of her dainty, tossing head to the tips of her dainty, dancing feet. Young lawyer Chester Calhoun liked her from the first, and if her “small and earlies” were said to be so called because they were timed by the small and early numerals on the clock dial, and if her “little” bridge games kept in active circulation a goodly share of our country’s legal tender, those things are not crimes.

A podcast that encourages curiosity about relationships and the ways in which connection between partners can get blocked. Seeking to change the perception about blocks as hindering connection and, instead, seeing them as opportunities to increase connection.

A young lawyer who is a bachelor by choice winds up as consulting attorney for a beautiful woman, who is considered perhaps guilty of the murder of her wealthy uncle. He is Otis Landon, who lives with his sister in an apartment next to scene of the crime. Otis is very intelligent and works with a collection of clues found at the scene of the murder. In doing so, he becomes involved and winds up trying to clear the young woman he finds he’s falling in love with. He reaches the limits of his abilities, with the case winding up in the hands of renowned detective Fleming Stone.

Eric Stannard, a renowned portrait artist of immense wealth, is discovered dead in his own studio, with an etching needle chillingly embedded in his chest. His wife Joyce and model Natalie are found frozen in shock at the scene, making them the immediate suspects. However, mysteries unfold as the artists son, infatuated with Natalie, and a neighbor smitten with Joyce, come into the picture. Will the enigmatic psychic be able to unravel the truth? Or will it be the brilliant detective Alan Ford who uncovers the murderer? Join us in this thrilling tale of deceit, love, and mystery.

Venture into the opulent world of eccentric New York widow Ursula Pell, infamous for her cruel pranks on her guests, especially her niece and nephew, the future inheritors of her vast gemstone fortune. When Ursula is discovered brutally murdered in a locked room after a dinner party, the suspicion first falls on her niece Iris, who recently fell prey to Ursulas humiliating jokes. However, as evidence surfaces, the spotlight shifts to her nephew. The location of Ursulas hidden gemstones and the promised diamond pin remains a mystery. Enter the renowned detective Fleming Stone, tasked with ...

Join us as we unravel the enigmatic murder of a wealthy man who seemingly had no enemies. The crime scene is a locked room, sealed from the inside, with the only exit being a perilous leap into a deep, ominous lake. The victim is adorned with a peculiar assortment of objects - a floral wreath, an orange, a feather scarf interspersed here and there, two crackers, a handkerchief, a feather duster, a nail, a crucifix, and lastly, a watch submerged in a bedside water pitcher. This is no ordinary crime. Carolyn Wells, initially a renowned childrens author, found her calling in crafting intricate ...

Clue marks a pivotal moment in Carolyn Wells career, where she ventures beyond childrens literature into the world of mystery and detective narratives. This is where we first meet her most renowned detective, Fleming Stone. The story unfurls on the eve of the wedding of Madeleine Van Norman, a young heiress found dead in her locked bedroom. A blood-stained letter opener is found nearby, casting suspicion on everyone within the household. An apparent suicide note is discovered, but is everything as it seems? What follows is a riveting mystery that hinges on the revelation of a single, crucial ...

Delve into the chilling mystery of Mr. Stones locked-room scenario. Three individuals, one secure apartment, and an inexplicable murder at midnight. Is the killer one of the remaining two? Or is there a more sinister explanation? Carolyn Wells captivating tale unfolds, but the truth is anyones guess. Listen and immerse yourself in the intrigue. - Summarized by Richard Kilmer.

Unravel the suspenseful tale of a mysterious death and missing fortune in Anybody But Anne. The story, narrated by Raymond Sturgis, unfolds amidst a grand house party hosted by the wealthy Van Wycks. The patriarch, David Van Wyck, creates a stir when he announces his plan to donate his entire wealth to a community library, leaving his family destitute. However, the morning after his declaration, he is found dead in his locked study, with the family pearls and the deed to his fortune missing. Was it a murder or suicide? The initial investigations by a detective yield no results, leading to the ...

A ruthless and wealthy elderly woman is discovered murdered in the heart of her luxurious boudoir, shockingly killed by both poison and a head injury. She is found elegantly dressed and adorned with an array of precious pearls and gems, seated before her mirror. The list of suspects is intriguing - her niece, her personal secretary, her finance-managing cousin, an enigmatic count, and a seemingly dubious maid. With the police floundering, renowned criminologist Fleming Stone is enlisted. But could his fascination with the prime suspect cloud his judgment and hinder his efforts to unravel this ...

Eight girls and their dog Timmy Loo take a summer break filled with cooking, self-discovery, and hilarious misadventures in this delightful vacation story. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!