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Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. In book five, a sinister-looking man gets George in trouble with the police. The Secret Seven are outraged. Spying on him...

From the author of The Christmas Hirelings comes this Audible Exclusive production of Mary Elizabeth Braddon’s classic sensation novel Lady Audley’s Secret. English actress Olivia Poulet gives an assured and captivating narration; a cornerstone of the genre and a scandal at the time of its publication, Lady Audley’s Secret is an entertaining and shocking tale of high drama and shifting perceptions.

"The Secrets of Scotland Yard" was a radio show that aired in the United States from 1949 to 1952. It was a dramatization of true crimes that were solved by Scotland Yard, the famous police force in London, England. Each episode featured a different case and provided an inside look into the investigative techniques used by the Yard to solve the crime. The show was popular for its attention to detail and accuracy in portraying the real-life cases. Many of the cases featured were high-profile and had captured the public's attention at the time they occurred. The program was hosted by Clive Brook...

The Bishop's Secret by Fergus Hume. Bishop Pendle is the Church of England bishop in a small fictitious English cathedral town. Several years into his work, he receives a visit from a disreputable-looking visitor. The bishop is much upset. What transpired between them that has so upset the good churchman? And then there is the murder. Fergus Hume was one of the most prolific and most popular of 19th century novelists. "Mr. Hume won a reputation second to none for plot of the stirring, ingenious, misleading, and finally surprising kind, and for working out his plot in vigorous and picturesque...

Lady Audley is universally adored: Beautiful, kind and charming, she enamors all whom she meets. It is not until the strange disappearance of widower George Talboys that her behavior takes an odd turn. George's friend, Robert Audley, Lady Audley's nephew-in-law, is on the case; an upper-class layabout turned detective, he is determined to get to the bottom of things.

"The Secrets of Scotland Yard" was a popular old-time radio crime drama series that aired in the United States.Here's a summary of its key aspects:Premise: The show dramatized true crime stories that were solved by Scotland Yard, the renowned police force in London, England. Each episode featured a different case, offering listeners an inside look into the investigative techniques used by the Yard.Air Dates: The series originally aired in the United States from 1949 to 1952. Some sources indicate that selected episodes also had a brief run on the Mutual network in 1957.Host: The program was ...

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Four mothers. One body. Many secrets. Marnie is a first-time mum in a new town, paralysed by anxiety and pushing away her police-officer husband. Peyton is a teen mum, living with her parents and longing to behave like other teenagers her age. Fleur looks like the perfect picture of a mum who is coping and loving motherhood, but no one knows that under her beautiful dress, her body is covered in bruises caused by her husband.

Just who is the Secret Agent [Delta] of a certain embassy? Just who is Mr Verloc? The proprietor of a certain shop on Brett Street? The Vice-President of a certain revolutionary committee? Forced into a corner by his superiors, he acts in desperation and disaster awaits. A tale of anarchy and...

An ordinary single mom’s life is turned upside down when the father of her child reappears—revealing himself as the crown prince of Spain, forcing her into a world of power, passion, and impossible choices.

The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled young English girl being raised in India. After the death of her parents, she is sent to live at her mysterious uncle’s Yorkshire estate, Misselthwaite Manor. Mary is disagreeable, used to being waited on, and initially does not even know how to dress herself. At Misselthwaite, she is mostly ignored and left to wander outside in the gardens. The manor is full of secrets, though, and Mary often hears the screams of a child echoing its halls at night, despite the servants’ insistence that it is only the wind. She also hears rumors ...

This classic performance by Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce was first broadcast in 1942. The scratches, crackle, and other noises present on the orginal recording have been digitally removed.

In this exciting opening chapter of the Nancy Drew series, young detective Nancy Drew dives into a thrilling quest to uncover the true will of Josiah Crowley, a wealthy man from River Heights. With his death leaving his impoverished relatives in a lurch, Nancy feels compelled to help. As she pieces together clues and navigates hidden secrets, she faces unexpected dangers that test her resolve. Her sharp wit and determination shine as she races against time to solve the mystery and bring justice to those in need. Explore the timeless charm of Nancy's adventures and witness how her bravery and ...

The Secrets of Scotland Yard was a successful crime drama series, initially airing internationally between 1949 and 1951. Selected episodes finally came to a US radio network for a brief run much later in 1957 over the Mutual Broadcasting System. The series boasted well over 100 episodes, one of which, "The Bone From A Voice Box", apparently served as the prototype for another well remembered Towers Of London dramatic series, The Black Museum. In both series, well known actors were employed as host / narrator, Orson Welles in The Black Museum and Clive Brook here. In fact, the shows were so ...

Two outstanding plays from a major figure of British Edwardian theatre Harley Granville Barker was one of the most influential voices in early 20th-century drama – an actor, director and playwright whose work helped shape modern British theatre. His plays are celebrated for their psychological...

A subway train vanishes without a trace, leaving a city in panic and a detective desperate for answers. In *The Menace from Below*, Harl Vincent plunges listeners into a gripping mystery that unfolds deep within the labyrinthine tunnels of New York's subway system. What starts as an ordinary day takes a dark turn when a witness sees a murdered man’s body dissolve into the floor, raising chilling questions about the very fabric of reality. Who—or what—are the mysterious subterranean ape men lurking in the shadows? As the investigation unfolds, each revelation peels back layers of ...

In 'Murder In The Maze,' Alfred Walter Stewart, writing as J.J. Connington, brings you a gripping detective fiction tale. Meet Sir Clinton Driffield, the sharp-witted chief constable, as he faces a baffling murder on the grounds of the Shandon family estate. The Shandons, a family of ambitious brothers, seem to have it all, but hidden rivalries and dark secrets lurk beneath their polished lives. As tensions rise, jealousy boils over, leading to a shocking crime that shakes the family to its core. Sir Clinton, alongside his loyal partner Wendover, must sift through the maze of lies and uncover ...

An alien race threatens the future of Earth by setting up stations to siphon the sun's energy. If they succeed, the sun could explode in just two years. Burl Denning, an ordinary high school student, discovers he has a unique ability to thwart their dangerous plan. He joins the crew of the experimental spaceship Magellan, embarking on an epic journey through the cosmos. As they navigate treacherous space and battle alien forces, Burl must tap into his courage and ingenuity to save his planet. In this thrilling adventure, themes of bravery, friendship, and the fight for survival shine brightly....

John North finds himself in a nightmare after being framed for murder. As he battles to prove his innocence, he discovers that the people closest to him may not be who they seem. Friends turn into suspects, and hidden secrets threaten to unravel everything he thought he knew. While the legal system should protect him, even those in law have their own agendas, complicating his quest for justice. The only person who knows the real killer's identity—a drunken man—has vanished without a trace. In this thrilling detective fiction, Vaughan Kester weaves a story filled with tension, unexpected ...

This is a timely docudrama about The Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers, a top secret study documenting U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The subsequent trial tested the parameters of the First Amendment, pitting the public's right to know against the government's desire for secrecy. This new 2008 tour edition features a new cast and a revised script.