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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 ...

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 ...

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!