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When a millionaire is found murdered in his study, the scene is set for a captivating whodunit. Suspicion hangs in the air as the household staff, including mysterious servants and a beguiling niece, becomes embroiled in the investigation. Enter a sharp-witted detective, reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes, who must untangle a web of deceit and hidden motives. With a tangled will at stake and secrets lurking in every corner, this story takes listeners on a thrilling journey filled with twists and turns. As the detective delves deeper, each clue reveals more than just the identity of the killer; it ...

When a lawyer leaves his high-rise office, he unwittingly steps into a chilling mystery. As he peers through the clouded glass of a door, he witnesses shadows of a violent struggle followed by a gunshot. Intrigued and alarmed, he rushes to investigate, only to find an eerie silence. No victims, no suspects—just an unsettling emptiness that raises unsettling questions. Who could have committed a murder in plain sight? Was it a vengeful business partner, the alluring ward of the deceased banker, or an enigmatic stranger? In this gripping tale by Carolyn Wells, listeners will uncover layers of ...

In a locked apartment, three people share an eerie night that ends in murder. When morning breaks, only one person lies dead, leaving the other two as suspects. How could this happen in a room without any way in or out? This gripping tale by Carolyn Wells unveils the tangled web of deceit, intrigue, and the search for truth. Listeners will be drawn into the minds of the characters as they navigate suspicion and uncover hidden motives. With twists that keep you guessing, 'Chain of Evidence' immerses you in a classic mystery that challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence. Each clue unravels ...

On the night before her wedding, Madeleine Van Norman is discovered dead in her lavish home, a blood-stained letter opener lying ominously beside her. This shocking scene marks the beginning of an intricate web of secrets and deception in Carolyn Wells' captivating detective novel, 'Clue.' As the story unfolds, listeners are introduced to Fleming Stone, a brilliant detective who navigates the tangled relationships and motives surrounding Madeleine's untimely death. With each twist and turn, Stone uncovers hidden truths and confronts unexpected suspects, leading to a thrilling climax that will ...

Amid the glamour of a lavish house party, a shocking turn of events shatters the celebration. David Van Wyck, the charismatic host, announces his grand plan to donate his entire fortune for a new community library, leaving his affluent family in turmoil. But before the ink dries on his philanthropic promise, tragedy strikes—David is found dead in his locked study, the Van Wyck pearls gone, and the deed to his fortune vanished. In 'Anybody But Anne', follow Raymond Sturgis, Anne's former high-school sweetheart, as he navigates a web of secrets, deceit, and hidden motives. With each clue ...

In 'Mark of Cain,' the eighth installment of Carolyn Wells' captivating detective series, the plot thickens with twists and turns that keep you guessing. Meet our strong-willed heroine, who faces immense pressure to marry a man she’s not interested in. Meanwhile, a mix of detectives and police are hot on the trail, but their pursuit leads them down the wrong paths. Enter a teenage aspiring detective with a knack for tall tales, adding a layer of intrigue and humor. With a colorful cast of characters, each one plays a role in misdirecting the investigation, making it a thrilling ride right ...

Get ready for a gripping tale as we unravel the mystery behind Philip Maxwell's shocking death. In this classic detective fiction by Carolyn Wells, the scene is set at Maxwell Chimneys, where a glamorous house party takes a dark turn. Guests, including an English earl, expect a weekend of fun, but the excitement quickly fades when Philip is found dead in the library. Beside him lies an unconscious woman, raising questions and suspicion among the partygoers. Who killed Philip? Was it a crime of passion, revenge, or something even more sinister? Join us as we follow the brilliant detective ...

Welcome to Maxwell Chimneys, where lavish dinner parties take an unexpected turn. Meet Phillip Maxwell, the charming host known for his extravagant gatherings. This time, he welcomes an eclectic mix of guests: his longtime friend and narrator Peter King, a sharp detective, an English Earl, a lively couple, and the captivating Milly, who has captured Phillip's heart. But as the evening unfolds, secrets simmer beneath the surface. With every course served, tensions rise and intrigue thickens. Will humor and charm be enough to uncover the truth before dessert? Join Peter as he navigates through ...

The White Alley is the sixth installment in Carolyn Well's famous detective series featuring Fleming Stone. The story begins during a weekend house party at White Birches, the imposing family estate of millionaire Justin Arnold. Despite the mansion's state-of-the-art security Arnold disappears during the event. As amateur sleuths delve into the mystery the secrets and potential motives of the victim's family members and guests come to light and contribute to the twists and turns of the plot. As the missing-person case escalates into a full-blown mystery Fleming Stone known for his sharp and ...

Phillip Maxwell is well known for his lavish dinner parties and all who are privileged to be invited to Maxwell Chimneys always look forward to an interesting evening. Present is Peter King, a long-time friend of Phillip's (also the narrator of this little story), a couple of good friends, a detective, an English Earl, a husband and wife and finally the beautiful Milly. She is the little coquette whom Phillip has proposed to many times hoping that this will be the last. It will be the last but not for the reason he expects!!! Halfway through the evening a shot is heard. Phillip is dead and ...

Murder mystery #8 by the prolific American author Carolyn Wells, featuring her famous detective, Fleming Stone (though that detective isn’t brought into the case until it’s almost too late). The novel features a heroine resisting pressure to marry a man she doesn’t love, detectives and police who keep chasing clues in the wrong directions, a teenage wanna-be detective who’s also an inveterate liar, and a host of other interesting characters, most of whom merely serve to redirect the course of justice until Fleming Stone shows up to set them all straight. (Summary by Winnifred Assmann) ...

Eric Stannard, wealthy artist and portrait painter of international reputation is found dead in his studio, an etching needle protruding from his chest. The lights had gone out momentarily just before he was found by a footman and a long-time friend. Standing beside the victim is Joyce his wife and his model Natalie both seeming to be struck with terror and shock!! At first glance the suspects seem obvious...but what about the artist's son who is in love with Natalie, the neighbor in love with the wife, a burglar? Will a psychic help find the murderer? Or will it fall upon the great detective ...

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.

New England 1920: Peter Crane bricht mit Freunden zu einer Expedition in die unerforschten Weiten Labradors auf. Durch die Weissagung einer alten Zigeunerin war ihm in Kindertagen prophezeit worden, dass er einmal fernab der Heimat zu Tode komme würde, aber anschließend als Wiedergänger seiner Familie erscheinen würde...

Madeleine Van Norman is found stabbed to death on the night before her wedding. The heiress is found in the library of her sprawling country mansion stabbed with her own Venetian letter-opener. Though a suicide note is found, the list of potential suspects grows. Who would benefit from the rich woman’s death? There is her groom who was having an affair. There are family members who might not want her to marry to save their inheritance. There is the groom’s secret lover. Or could it have been the secretary?

A visit to friends in Connecticut is a strange affair for David Stanhope. A brother and sister in the vicinity are brutally murdered and David joins local officials for investigation. A considerable number of suspects makes the situation greatly confusing and results in exceptional detective Fleming Stone being recruited to seek a solution.