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In the era when this story was written it was unusual to have a woman portrayed as a criminal mastermind. However in this case Edgar Wallace has presented us with Kate Westhanger, a beautiful young lady with a talent for pulling off nefarious plots with incredible originality who leads a team of male associates in crime. Kate comes up with a brilliant scheme to pull off a huge caper. Enter Inspector Michael Pretherston, an equally intelligent practitioner on the other side of the law who must somehow bring Kate to justice. This is especially difficult due to the fact that Kate always keeps her...

In this story, a small village in rural England is the unlikely site of multiple mysterious goings-on. Dick Gordon, a young public prosecutor, and a determined police officer named Elk are on the trail of a secret society called the Frogs. Their leader is a diabolical master criminal simply known as “The Frog”. There are further interesting subplots involving the family of a pretty young lady whom Dick Gordon finds very attractive. There are plenty of other characters and a few delightful twists! - Summary by Howard Skyman

The WW2 Podcast is a history show looking at all aspects of the Second World War; military history, social history, the battles, the campaigns, tanks, guns and other equipment, the politics and those who ran the war. What sets the WW2 Podcast apart is the in-depth interviews with experts on various subjects. No topics are off-limits (yet), and I delve into both the military history aspect of the war, and the home front. This format allows for a thorough exploration of each topic, making for a truly absorbing listen. Angus Wallace is a long-time history podcaster, holding PhD in history, and ...

"A gripping guide to the modern taming of the infinite." —New York Times Part history, part philosophy, part love letter to the study of mathematics, Everything and More is an illuminating tour of infinity. With his infectious curiosity and trademark verbal pyrotechnics, David Foster Wallace...

UNA PRODUCCIÓN DE PIGEON CASA EDITORIALAudiolibros Pigeon reúne las obras más influyentes de la historia —clásicos de finanzas, filosofía, desarrollo personal y más— narradas con calidad premium y pensadas para acompañarte mientras construyes una vida más fuerte y próspera. Contenido atemporal, accesible y diseñado para aprender en cualquier momento del día.Escucha nuestras colecciones:(Disponibles en español e inglés.)Audiolibros Pigeon: FinanzasAudiolibros Pigeon: Top 100 más vendidosAudiolibros Pigeon: FilosofíaAudiolibros Pigeon: ClásicosAudiolibros Pigeon: Edición ...

Produksjonsbransjen for tv programmer er i dag en milliardindustri. Det var den ikke i begynnelsen av 1980 tallet. Da eksisterte den i praksis ikke. Petter Wallace og Styrk Jansen forteller i denne episoden av podkasten "Wallace og Jansen" om den spede begynnelsen og drømmen om å kunne leve av å produsere innhold for tv-kanalene.

The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace. The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace is set in London at the beginning, and then the action moves to Russia. The story covers the period from 1910 to 1919 during which the Russian Revolution takes place and this results in drastic changes to Russian society. This book could be described as a romantic adventure story and the main characters are a weird assortment - Malcolm Hay, a young Englishman, a beautiful Grand Duchess of the Russian Aristocracy, a Russian general, a Jewish bookbinder, and an American sharp shooter. Much happens, and the Russian ...

Long before Japan was united under the Tokugawa Shogunate, the northern island of Ezo (modern Hokkaido) was invaded, ruled, and pillaged by the Japanese for financial and political gain, marginalizing the native people there. They never officially colonized the island until the late 1800s but for centuries, practiced proto-colonization.

The story was written. The voices were heard.But the echoes never stopped.Our Blood Runs Black — a legacy project born from the book, now carried forward through a weekly podcast. Honoring the miners, families, and the faith that held them together.

Take a glimpse into the past! Chet Wallace shares historical tales in these short podcasts. World War II pilots! The largest hotel fire in America! The Titanic and more! Learn and explore through time with Historical Corner.

Three Pacific Northwest sisters. One lifelong obsession with the bizarre. Born and raised in the land of towering evergreens, rain-soaked legends, and undeniable strangeness, we’ve been chasing weird stories since childhood. From local lore to the farthest corners of the globe, Once Upon a Weird is your cozy corner for all things uncanny. Each week, we uncover the curious, the chilling, and the just plain inexplicable—because if it’s weird enough, we’ll find it and talk about it. Gather ‘round as we share the tales that make you question reality, laugh at the absurd, and maybe keep ...

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http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!There are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages. The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count. That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services. He will learn of fields of investment for his life work which have brought rich returns to other boys. His vision will be broadened, his objective made higher. The other class of boy who should read this book is that in whom the fires of ambition have not yet been kindled; ...

Randal Wallace Presents : Bob Dole The Life that Brought Him ThereWe begin our second season on Bob Dole's life and career, by traveling back in time to the battlefield of Italy in World War 2. A story that will begin with Bob Dole gravely wounded on a battlefield in Italy, and end on the threshold of the 1996 Campaign for President. It is truly one of America's greatest stories. Over the next three seasons we will tell his story and the story of the rise of the modern Republican Party. It will be the final story of National leadership for the generation of people who built the American ...

Any Old Place is a series exploring unique places in Frankfort Kentucky, collecting stories from the past and following them through to the present. Each episode of Any Old Place features a different location, with guests sharing their connection to it. Hosted, edited, and produced by Clay Wallace for the Capital City Museum.

Listen to Kay and John as they discuss whether stories about ghosts, cryptids, possession, and all sorts of things that go bump in the night have any merit or not. Then enjoy a palate cleanser episode about random interesting topics.