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Delve into a riveting tale of wealth, murder, and mystery. A millionaire is found dead in his study, surrounded by a suspicious staff, an enchanting niece, and a secretive private secretary. Amidst the drama, a will emerges that only deepens the intrigue. Can a Sherlock Holmes-esque detective unravel the web of deceit and find the truth? Join us in this captivating narrative expertly narrated by Richard Kilmer.

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?

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is the start of an exciting series of tales featuring detective Fleming Stone. It was first published in 1909 by American mystery writer Carolyn Wells, who wrote a total of 170 books on diverse subjects, this being the first in her Fleming Stone mysteries. Stone is called on to find who murdered a bride-to-be in her home the night before her wedding. There are several suspects in a well-to-do household, plus incoming guests for the planned wedding. It all whets your appetite for more such scintillating mysteries to follow, so look ahead with excitement.

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!

De Carolyn Wells escritora y poetaDe Carolyn Wells escritora y poeta estadounidense, es un clásico de la Edad de Oro de la ficción detectivesca. "La pista" se inscribe de lleno en la tradición de dos de los subgéneros de misterio favoritos: el misterio de la casa señorial y el misterio de la habitación cerrada. El detective Fleming Stone es frío y metódico, muy al estilo de sus antepasados más famosos en la ficción, Hércules Poirot y Sherlock Holmes.

Listen to A Chain of Evidence with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. The Mystery: "Mr. Stone," I began, "if three persons spent the night in an apartment so securely locked on the inside that there was no possible means of ingress, and if in the morning it was found that one of those three persons had been murdered at midnight, would you say that the guilt must rest upon either one or both of the other two persons?” (Carolyn Wells) The solution - who knows?

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.

This is an ideal tale for those listeners who do their best to outguess the primary investigator Fleming Stone, who uses his logical deductions to nab greatly unexpected murderers. This follows The Clue: Fleming Stone Mystery #1, The Gold Bag: Fleming Stone Mystery #2, A Chain of Evidence: Fleming Stone Mystery #3, and The Curved Blades: Fleming Stone Mystery #4. There will be several more in the future about this man who takes on the most puzzling problems and is always willing to share information he gathers with unorthodox observations.

Another ideal tale for listeners trying to outthink primary investigator Fleming Stone, who uses logical deductions to nab greatly unexpected murderers. This follows The Clue: Fleming Stone Mystery #1; The Gold Bag: Fleming Stone Mystery #2; A Chain of Evidence: Fleming Stone Mystery #3; The Curved Blades: Fleming Stone Mystery #4; and The Mark of Cain: Fleming Stone Mystery #5.

Although part of the Fleming Stone mystery series, the stories can be enjoyed in any order because the plot and characters are completely different in each.

This detective winds up with situations of an inscrutable variety. Fleming Stone’s contacts are like strings of an instrument he plays. He has a personal magnetic manner and is always willing to share any information he gathers. Stone once said, “The hardest puzzle in this world is a woman,” and that brief comment comes to life in this fourth example of his prowess as he surprisingly falls in love with one of the murder suspects.

Quick-witted detective Stone is capable of making decisions from a pair of muddy shoes and other seemingly unimportant clues. It’s almost like a performing magician pulling a rabbit from a hat. He once remarked that “One never knows what difference anything will make until the difference is made.” Publication time of books featuring Stone are unknown so just watch for them for ordering. Even very astute listeners will often be surprised at his amazing solutions.