Part of the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from author Carolyn Wells, in ‘The Come Back’ grieving father Benjamin Crane has turned to spiritualism and placed his faith in the... Læs mere
Sam Appleby pays a weekend visit to Sycamore Ridge, Dan Wheeler’s Connecticut estate. His intentions are not innocent, however, as they are old political rivals, and Appleby... Læs mere
Myra Heath is a woman of few luxuries. She does not use cosmetics, she runs her business with precision and frugality, and she likes to pretend that her marriage is a happy one. In fact,... Læs mere
Victoria Van Allen is something of a riddle for her neighbour, Chester Calhoun. Known as Vicky Van to her friends, she is somewhat avant-garde but respected nonetheless. When a millionaire is... Læs mere
The Dorrance family live together in a boarding house, in which the four children feel stifled and repressed. When a perilous financial situation upsets the family’s summer holiday... Læs mere
The seventeenth and final novel in the ‘Patty Fairfield’ series by Carolyn Wells, in ‘Patty and Azalea’ we catch up with a newly married Patty. Now a mother herself, she is keen to... Læs mere
First published in 1918 ‘Patty-Bride’ is set against the backdrop of WWI. Now engaged, the threat of young men being sent overseas as part of the war effort has dampened the joy of her... Læs mere
‘The Eternal Feminine’ is a collection of short stories from the prolific American author Carolyn Wells. Tales in the collection include ‘The Night Before Christmas’, ‘Taking Care... Læs mere
In ‘Marjorie in Command’ Marjorie’s parents have decided to take a holiday together, just the two of them. Marjorie’s mother arranges that her friend Miss Larkin will come and take... Læs mere
Exasperated hostess Grace Gordon is tired of friends and distant relatives coming to stay, imposing themselves upon her and her husband’s lives. When a third cousin and his new... Læs mere
Justin Arnold’s abrupt disappearance from his own mansion cuts his weekend festivities short. When local police are unable to locate him, a missing person case quickly becomes a murder... Læs mere
The third novel in Carolyn Wells ‘Patty Fairfield’ series of children’s books, in ‘Patty in the City’, we follow Patty as she moves to New York City with her father and grandmother and... Læs mere