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In the first book of the series, intrepid teenage sleuth, Nancy Drew, searches for the true will of the late Josiah Crowley, a wealthy businessman from Nancy's hometown of River Heights. In an effort to help Josiah's impoverished relatives, Nancy risks her own safety to track the clues that will solve the mystery. The Secret of the Old Clock was written by Mildred Wirt Benson using the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

Has there been a time in your life when you wanted to make changes? If you're changing something about your vocation and passion we are the podcast to help motivate you. Our focus is on interviewing people who have made life changing transitions

Since 2007, Chris Benson has recorded interviews for hospital radio, community radio and YouTube with various guests and now in 'The Benson Interviews', Chris goes back to revisit these interviews, as well as bringing the story up to date with the people involved.Episodes will premiere on the 1st of each month.

Dive into the heart of the Jazz Age with The Benson Murder Case – A Philo Vance Story, the inaugural tale in a sequence of twelve gripping mysteries set in New York. The series springs from the mind of S. S. Van Dine, a prominent art critic and avant-garde member of New York society, also known by his real name, W. H. Wright. This series introduced readers to a whole new kind of detective Philo Vance, an eccentric loner, a man of refined tastes, and a suave socialite. Van Dines novels stood out for their unconventional approach to crime-solving, focusing on psychology over physical ...

The Fanfiction game show! Join the host Leandra and guessers Rin and Lantis for silly fanfiction based shenanigans, conversation, and friendly competition! The game of Smut or Angst is deceptively simple. The host gives the title of a real fanfiction and the guessers must decide if that fic is tagged as smut or angst.

The Benson Murder Case - A Philo Vance Story by S. S. Van Dine. The Benson Murder Case – A Philo Vance Story is the first of a series of twelve popular mysteries set in New York during the Jazz Age. S. S. Van Dine is the nom de plume of prominent art critic, and member of New York’s avant-garde, W. H. Wright. He rapidly became one of the country’s best-selling authors and the series remained immensely popular for decades, as Philo Vance was featured in dozens of movies, plays and radio shows. Van Dine’s novels marked a sharp departure from earlier detective fiction. To begin ...

Looking to start or grow your boutique business? Tune in to Emily Benson's podcast! With 18 years of retail experience and a no-nonsense teaching style, Emily shares strategies and interviews experts to help you succeed. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar, online, pop-up, or mobile boutique, this podcast provides valuable insights to boost your business. From owning a mobile boutique called The Fashion Truck to being Associate Merchant for Girls' Accessories at Abercrombie & Fitch, Emily has turned her success into your success. Don't miss out on the secrets, tips, and best practices to grow ...

Doug Benson, High Times 2006 Stoner of the Year, delivers in his first comedy special filmed at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle. He responds to audience tweets with the blunt truth, performs impressions, and tells some hilarious stoner stories.

Dive into a collection of haunting tales crafted to evoke a delightful sense of unease. Ideal for those quiet moments before sleep, when the world around you is still and shadows dance in the corners of your room. These ghostly stories explore the mysterious forces that sometimes make their presence known, inviting you to glance into the dark and wonder what might be lurking just out of sight. The author sincerely hopes to provide you with a few spine-tingling moments. Preface - by E.F. Benson

In 1905, Mina Benson Hubbard embarked on a remarkable 576-mile canoe expedition through the uncharted wilderness of Labrador, guided by four skilled companions. This journey was not only a personal quest but also a tribute to her late husband, Leonidas Hubbard, who tragically lost his life while attempting the same route in 1903 as a writer for an outdoor magazine. Mrs. Hubbard became the first to accurately document the river paths of her expedition, and her story is complemented by her husbands diary detailing his ill-fated adventure, along with George Elsons gripping account of survival and...

The years of the great radio networks spanned from 1926 to 1962, with their heyday in the 1930s and ’40s. Millions of Americans would gather round the radio to laugh with Fred Allen or Jack Benny, follows the travails of soap opera heroines on Painted Dreams and The Romance of Helen Trent, or hide under the covers to escape the frightening stories on Lights Out and The Shadow.Capitalizing on the rising popularity of western swing in the 1940s, the Riders of the Purple Sage became staples on radio, appearing with the Andrews Sisters and on Roy Rogers’ weekly series.Fans of B-westerns ...

Embark on the spiritual journey of Robert Hugh Benson, the youngest son of Edward White Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife, Mary. Despite being a renowned writer of his time, Benson is most known for his dramatic shift from Anglicanism to the Roman Catholic Church in 1903, followed by his ordination as a Catholic priest in 1904. In this book, Benson candidly shares his personal journey to the Catholic faith, offering intriguing comparisons between Catholicism and Anglicanism. Join us as we delve into Bensons profound spiritual transformation.

Dive into the gripping narrative of a countryside rector in England, who finds himself tangled in the unexpected mystery of a diplomats murder. This thrilling tale is brought to life by the vivid narration of Brian Fullen.

Join Penny Parker and her father as they embark on an intriguing vacation, accompanied by an enigmatic woman. Their journey soon turns into an exhilarating hunt for international spies. Summary by Amanda Leung.

Penny Parker, a tenacious teenager with a knack for mysteries, stumbles upon a strange incident one foggy night. A man, bearing an unusual octopus tattoo, is pushed off a bridge into a river. Despite his stubborn denial of the attack, Penny senses a deeper mystery at play. When her story about the peculiar event is rejected by all, including her newspaper publisher father, Penny decides to take matters into her own hands. With the help of her friend Louise, she starts her own local paper and begins to dig deeper into the enigmatic Octopus tattoo mystery. Faced with threats and even a sudden ...

Amidst a wartime brass rationing, a cunning thief is plundering from a factory. It falls to the dynamic Penny Parker to unravel this mystery through a chain of thrilling escapades. Tune in to follow her journey. - Summary by Amanda Leung

Uncover the emotional depth and artistry behind Benson Boone's hit "Beautiful Things" in this insightful exploration of the rising star's breakout ballad.

The Benson Murder Case – A Philo Vance Story is the first of a series of twelve popular mysteries set in New York during the Jazz Age. S. S. Van Dine is the nom de plume of prominent art critic, and member of New York’s avant-garde, W. H. Wright. He rapidly became one of the country’s best-selling authors and the series remained immensely popular for decades, as Philo Vance was featured in dozens of movies, plays and radio shows. Van Dine’s novels marked a sharp departure from earlier detective fiction. To begin with, the hero represents the antithesis of the familiar hard-boiled ...

Munch My Benson, the seminal SVU podcast, is the twisted spawn of co-hosts Adam Schwitters and Josh Duggan, celebrating the splendid and often wildly inappropriate lunacy found only on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Each week The Randomizer spits out a new episode, and they dive deep into the heinous murk before rating it in terms of overall quality, guest star performances, the degree to which the episode was problematic (the more, the better), and the depth and breadth of lives ruined (more=better). So come along for a wild ride through the uproarious darkness of the ...

In the dead of night, Peggy Parker, a budding detective, and her ally stumble upon a chilling scream echoing from an antiquated monastery thought to be deserted in their quaint town. On delving deeper, they unearth an uncanny cult hiding in the shadows! Journey with Peggy through her intriguing escapades as she seeks to unravel the enigma of the Cry at Midnight.