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Behind the Green Door by Mildred A. Wirt Benson. Penny Parker is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became ...

The second book in the Nancy Drew detective series. Is it a ghost causing the mysterious noises and shadows in the old Turnbull mansion, or is something even more sinister going on? Nancy Drew is determined to find out! (Summary by Amanda Leung)

The Secret Pact by Mildred A. Wirt Benson. PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became frustrated ...

In the second book of the series, Nancy Drew comes to the aid of elderly sisters Rosemary and Floretta Turnbull to uncover the cause of strange hauntings in their old country mansion. In the process, Nancy discovers a hidden staircase which leads her to the heart of the mystery. Will Nancy's midnight adventure reveal the secret of the hidden staircase? The Hidden Staircase was written by Mildred Wirt Benson writing under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

When the Crandall family jewels are stolen from the Lilac Inn, Nancy Drew is on the case! With multiple suspects, Nancy follows the clues which lead her to a world of lies, suspense and danger. A perilous and life-threatening boat ride almost defeats Nancy, as there are those who will stop at nothing to prevent Nancy from solving the mystery. This is the fourth book of the series, and is the last Nancy Drew Mystery Story to be written by Mildred Wirt Benson under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Subsequent authors continued to use Carolyn Keene as a pseudonym for each book in the series. - Summary...

In the third book of the series, Nancy Drew comes to the aid of new friend Laura Pendleton. As Laura, whose mother recently died, meets her new guardian, suspicious behavior leads Nancy on a path of dangerous twists and turns, as she tries to uncover the truth about Laura's inheritance. Nancy's perseverance prevails as she solves the mystery and saves a life. The Bungalow Mystery was written by Mildred Wirt Benson under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

The Clue of the Silken Ladder by Mildred A. Wirt Benson. In THE CLUE OF THE SILKEN LADDER, Penny investigates multiple mysteries. What is the purpose of the singular silken ladder made by the secretive and somewhat sinister old Japanese curio shop owner? How can the "Riverview Star" obtain evidence that a popular troupe of spiritualists really are heartless con artists? Last, who is perpetrating the gravity-defying burglaries that have rocked the town ? Meanwhile, the Parker housekeeper, Mrs. Weems, has come into an inheritance and plans to leave Riverview, much to the Parkers' dismay. Can ...

Behind the Green Door by Mildred A. Wirt Benson. Penny Parker is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became ...

The Wishing Well by Mildred A. Wirt Benson. PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became frustrated ...

The Clock Strikes Thirteen by Mildred A. Wirt Benson. Penny Parker is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter who has an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt ...

The story begins when Carol, a recent college graduate, takes a job as a secretary for a wealthy businessman named Edward Norton. Norton seems like a charming and respectable man, but as Carol becomes more involved in his business affairs, she realizes that he is involved in some shady dealings. Norton is involved in smuggling and counterfeiting, and Carol is soon drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue.

Delve into the shadowy world of espionage, heists, and moral dilemmas with "Guilt of the Brass Thieves" as your guide. This podcast invites listeners to explore the intricate dance between crime and conscience, set against the backdrop of wartime scarcity and the desperation it breeds. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that weaves together tales of cunning thieves, resourceful protagonists, and the ethical quandaries that arise when survival hangs in the balance. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations, each revealing the complexities of human nature when ...