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The story of three "middle aged ladies". Follow along as they have all sorts of adventures. - Summary by Sandra More Tish stories The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carbery More Tish Proof-listeners: IdaLee & Maria Kasper

Kit Hayes thought she’d have life figured out by now. Instead, the almost-thirty former startup marketing director is broke, unemployed, living behind her parents’ Brentwood home, and quietly panicking about the future. Tired of financial instability and modern dating disappointments, Kit...

Dive into the enchanting world of Love Stories, where each episode unravels the complexities, joys, and heartaches of love through captivating narratives and heartfelt conversations. Join us as we explore the many facets of romance and connection, leaving you inspired and reflective on your own love journey.

The novelization of the play of the same name that had an initial run of 867 shows on Broadway and has been performed all over the world and been made into three movies over a span from 1926 to 1959. An intricate mystery, with a wide cast of characters. (Summary by Alan Winterrowd)

Minnie Waters has been running the Hope Spring health resort for many years with her father, Doctor Waters, when he suddenly passes away. The ownership of Hope Springs hangs in the balance when the will states the Doctor’s good-for-nothing grandson will inherit the resort but unfortunately, he is nowhere to be found. Minnie must try to save the spa with the help of family, friends, and actors while adhering to the strict demands of the will. While this book is not a typical Mary Roberts Rinehart mystery story, it is full of comedy, shenanigans, intrigue, and deception that is sure to keep ...

A Mysterious killer—Man? Beast? Or devil?—spreading terror throughout a nation, flouting law and lawless alike … Curious GOINGS-ON in a house rented immediately upon the death of its owner … A WARNING to leave the house, underlined with threats of death … A SHADOW bearing one gleaming eye [ … ] Wouldn’t You Like to Know – What happens when the indomitable Miss Van Gorder refuses to be frightened from the house of murder? What nerve-shaking word is spelled out by the Ouija board? [ … ] Who is the stranger who arrives half dead? Who is the Bat?” ~ from the ad in the book. ...

Join us as we delve into the depths of human experience in A Confession. This thought-provoking podcast explores the complexities of truth, vulnerability, and the transformative power of sharing our stories. Discover how confessions can lead to personal growth and connection, revealing the beauty and pain of being human.

Immerse yourself in a chilling tale of mystery and suspense that unfolds in a house of murder. A shadowy figure known only as the Bat is spreading terror, the law proving ineffective against this threat. When the formidable Miss Van Gorder refuses to be intimidated, what chilling revelations will she uncover? Experience the thrill of the dramatically read classic The Bat, originally published in 1926. This entertaining mystery, interwoven with suspense and humor, is a snapshot of the eras Asian xenophobia and Prohibition in the United States. The narrative is detailed with a diverse cast of ...

Step into a world where a well-meaning but clumsy lawyer finds himself entangled with a charming duo of old maids and a captivating young woman. To unravel the mysteries surrounding The White Cat—a back-alley political club known for its dubious deals, frothy beers, and the occasional murder—hell need to channel the skills of his detective and journalist friends. Join us for this intriguing adventure filled with humor and suspense. (Introduction by Robert Keiper)

In Poor Wise Man, Mary Roberts Rinehart masterfully weaves a tale of romance and suspense against the backdrop of early 20th Century America, rife with political intrigue. As readers delve into the lives of the characters, theyll encounter the strikingly different worlds of Lily Cardew—fresh from her humanitarian efforts with the Red Cross during the war—and William Wallace Cameron, a brave and principled pharmacy clerk navigating the challenges of an industrial town. Their complicated relationship unfolds amidst the contrasts of wealth and poverty, providing a vivid exploration of ...

Step back into the early days of The Great War with Amazing Interlude. Sara Lee finds herself cozily seated by the fire in her aunt and uncles home, knitting a baby afghan, while her heart flutters at the thought of her beau, Harvey, who is ready to propose. But just as the warmth of home envelops her, the scene shifts dramatically. Sara Lee is whisked away into a magical realm, becoming the princess of an enchanting forest filled with adventure. There, she encounters Henri, a prince as peculiar as the woods themselves. Yet, just as swiftly, reality returns, and Sara Lee is back by the fire, ...

Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958) was a prolific American writer of popular mysteries. The Circular Staircase was originally published in 1908 and includes all the elements of the classic whodunit – mysterious events, ghostly apparitions, things that go bump in the night and murder.

Mary Roberts Rinehart is claimed to have invented the "Had I but known" mystery genre. When Agnes Blakiston rented the old parsonage at Miss Emily's request she soon came to regret it. Was the house haunted? Did Miss Emily have a secret so terrible she would rather die than reveal it? To find the answers you will need to listen.

Tish Carberry reluctantly takes her two best friends, Aggie and Lizzie, on a camping trip into the hills of their Midwestern American town, only to fall in with outlaws on the lam from a train robbery! Comic adventure ensues. - Summary by Matt Pierard

Dangerous Days opens in a still neutral America, though within a year the country will have joined the European alliance against the Central Powers in the first world war. Clayton Spencer, a successful industrialist and owner of a munitions plant, finds himself facing several problems: not only anarchism and German sabotage, but also the prospect of a deteriorating marriage, and of a son who all too often shares his mother's frivolous and essentially self-concerned point of view. How far will America's entry into the war change such views? What will it mean for Spencer, for his family, and for...

K by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a romantic mystery novel about Sidney Page, an ambitious young nurse, and K. LeMoyne, a mysterious doctor with a hidden past. Sidney is courted by the charming but unreliable Dr. Max Wilson, while K, who rents a room in her home, harbors secrets about his identity. As the story unfolds, Sidney faces personal and professional challenges, leading to unexpected revelations about K’s past. Ultimately, love, redemption, and integrity triumph in this engaging blend of romance, drama, and suspense. Summary by Dream AudioBooks

There are so many kinds of love: romantic, filial, spiritual. The following stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart present all sorts of love. Many of the stories take place in hospitals, and two involve trans-Atlantic steam travel. Many have a light heart at their core, while some may induce the wonderment of social issues of their time and of ours. All end with an element of hope and happiness.

The flood brings in not only the muddy waters but a series of suspicious clues that convinced Mrs. Pitman, a boarding house keeper, that a murder has been committed at her boarding house. Jennifer Ladley aka Jennie Brice is missing and with the help of Mr. Holcombe, a quirky gentleman with a passion for mysteries, they embark on a quest for the truth behind the disappearance of Jennie Brice.

Ralph Leslie, a brand-new MD, realizes that a life of adventure holds more appeal than hospital rounds and daily clinics. Is it good luck, bad luck, or just fate that lands him as deck steward on the schooner Ella? Because once in open water, the booze flows too freely, old animosities resurface, and new ones form. And then someone starts behaving badly, so badly, in fact, that people are turning up dead. It becomes Leslie’s job to get the Ella, its crew and passengers, and the evidence back to port before the murderer strikes again.

Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself honor-bound to unravel it before giving himself to her in marriage. In particular, a shock of undetermined origin has wiped out his memory prior to roughly the last decade. Rinehart, who presumably had been reading, or reading about, the then popular ...