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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?

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?

Step into the world of high society and mystery with Phillip Maxwell, famed for his opulent dinner parties at Maxwell Chimneys. Among his guests this evening are a detective, an English Earl, a couple, and the tantalizingly beautiful Milly, who Phillip has proposed to numerous times. The narrator, Peter King, a long-time friend of Phillips, guides you through this thrilling tale. The evening takes an unexpected turn when a gunshot is heard. Phillip is found dead, Milly wounded, and a gun in her hand. As the clues pile up, so does the list of suspects. It soon becomes evident that external ...

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.

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 ...

Dive into a whimsical world of laughter with Jingle Book, a delightful collection of silly poetry and limericks designed to entertain and inspire children. Each verse is crafted to spark joy and ignite the imagination, making reading a playful adventure!

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.

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.

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.

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.

In a quaint New England college town, whispers of murder and suicide surround the perplexing death of a groom-to-be, who also happens to be a future college president. A room locked from the inside, a death with no apparent motive, and curious clues that seem to defy logic. Suddenly, all eyes turn to Anita, the mysterious newcomer. Is she merely caught in the crossfire, or does she hold the key to unravel this enigma? With whispers of secret love letters and a peculiar ring mark on the deceaseds forehead, the towns theories abound. Join us as we delve into this gripping mystery.

Dive into the 11th installment of the Fleming Stone detective series where a powerful industry magnate is found dead in his sealed bedroom with no clear signs of natural death. As the police and medical examiners scramble to identify the murderer from a pool of suspects with either motive but no opportunity, or opportunity but no motive, the mystery deepens. Further complicating matters, a relative of the deceased claims to have witnessed the apparition of the victim, accompanied by the distinct taste and aroma of raspberry jam. Join us as we unravel this intricate whodunit, narrated by ...

Die Gruselkabinett Box 33 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Manor, Der Wiedergänger, Die Köpfe von Apex, Das älteste Ding der Welt.

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.

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.

Deep Lake, in Wisconsin, is delightful to visit in the summer, but by night it's a whole other story... The murder of Sampson Tracy was bizarre indeed: a nail was driven into his skull, and round his body were spread out flowers, fruit, a feather duster... This mystery story possesses all the hallmarks of the classics of the genre - an apparently unsolvable crime committed in a sealed room, lots of suspects with highly probable motives, chilling suspense and a great atmosphere!

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of mystery stories. Join us as we journey through the intricate mazes of the genre, exploring the techniques used by great mystery writers to craft their tales. Discover how they create suspense, build tension, and keep readers on the edge of their seats. This insightful volume offers a deep dive into the art of the mystery story, not through dry theory but through a rich variety of examples and quotations. Whether youre a fan of mystery stories or an aspiring writer, this podcast will leave you enlightened and inspired.

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 ...

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!

In a twist of fate, former governor Samuel Appleby sentences his old adversary, Daniel Wheeler, to a unique form of house arrest on his own property. Appleby then manipulates Wheeler into backing his sons run for governor, offering a chance at freedom as bait. However, when Appleby is found murdered in Wheelers home, a labyrinthine investigation ensues. Full of unexpected turns, this tale of political intrigue, loyalty, and odd circumstances is peppered with sharp detective dialogue that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. (Summary by Sharon Kilmer)