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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.

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)

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 ...

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.

Step into the shoes of a lawyer, as he stumbles upon a mysterious scene on leaving his office - an apparent fight and a gunshot from across the hall. To his surprise, there is no trace of a victim or perpetrator, despite the impossibility of anyone leaving without being noticed. A banker has been murdered. But who is the culprit? A colleague, the banker’s enchanting ward, or an enigmatic woman who visited the office earlier? And what role does the amnesiac man rescued from the river play, a man whose first memory is a disconcerting fall through the earth? Join us as we unravel this ...

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 ...

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...

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!