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A cozy mystery and romance set in early 20th-century America similar to Sinclair Lewis’ landmark work Main Street, but with a softer touch and mysteries to carry the work forward.

Was that dear little lady Emily Benton guilty of murder, or was the written confession discovered by her tenant actually trumped up? This one will keep you guessing!

Published in 1914, Street of Seven Stars follows the enchanting journey of Harmony Wells, a talented and naive American girl who travels to Austria to pursue her passion for the violin. With dreams of a vibrant music career, Harmony finds herself alone after her friends return home, determined to continue her lessons. In the bustling city of Vienna, she crosses paths with Peter Byrne, an American doctor dedicated to his ambition of mastering surgery. As he cares for an orphan boy in a local hospital, Peter feels compelled to guard Harmony from the darker realities of urban life. Together, they...

In Poor Wise Man, Mary Roberts Rinehart masterfully weaves a tale of romance and suspense against the backdrop of early 20th Century America, rife with political intrigue. As readers delve into the lives of the characters, theyll encounter the strikingly different worlds of Lily Cardew—fresh from her humanitarian efforts with the Red Cross during the war—and William Wallace Cameron, a brave and principled pharmacy clerk navigating the challenges of an industrial town. Their complicated relationship unfolds amidst the contrasts of wealth and poverty, providing a vivid exploration of ...

Join a divorced playboy as he throws an extravagant dinner party, complete with a stand-in wife to appease his wealthy aunt who keeps him afloat. When his chef falls ill with smallpox symptoms, chaos ensues! Add an ex-wife, a dash of mystery, and a sprinkle of romance, and you have a comedic romp that will have you laughing out loud. - Summary by Sharon Kilmer

Step back into the early days of The Great War with Amazing Interlude. Sara Lee finds herself cozily seated by the fire in her aunt and uncles home, knitting a baby afghan, while her heart flutters at the thought of her beau, Harvey, who is ready to propose. But just as the warmth of home envelops her, the scene shifts dramatically. Sara Lee is whisked away into a magical realm, becoming the princess of an enchanting forest filled with adventure. There, she encounters Henri, a prince as peculiar as the woods themselves. Yet, just as swiftly, reality returns, and Sara Lee is back by the fire, ...

Elizabeth Bell runs a quiet household, with no family and no more than the usual number of servants. She passes her time thinking about crime and working on her biography of a relative. When a young cousin comes to stay, life in the house becomes uncharacteristically lively. First, cousin Judy burns a hole in Miss Bell's desk. Next, they spy a burglar on the staircase—a shadowy figure who vanishes without a trace. And finally, Sarah, the nurse, takes the dogs for a walk and never returns. She is found savagely murdered, and she will not be the last to die.

Join three spirited middle-aged ladies as they embark on a series of delightful adventures that will keep you laughing and inspired. From unexpected mishaps to joyful discoveries, follow their journeys filled with friendship and fun. - Summary by Sandra More Tish stories The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carbery More Tish Proof-listeners IdaLee & Maria Kasper

Join two of the early twentieth centurys beloved writers in this delightful duet of essays that explores gender dynamics with warmth and humor. While the perspectives may feel a bit dated, the wit and charm remain timeless. Summary by David Wales.

Dive into the delightful world of Letitia Tish Carberry, created by Mary Roberts Rinehart, who penned six charming books chronicling the lively escapades of this elderly heroine and her spirited group of friends. This particular installment, the third in the series, emerges from Rineharts experiences as a war correspondent in Belgium during World War I. With humor and heart, these stories capture the adventures and misadventures of Tish and her cronies, a narrative that even inspired a 1942 film starring Marjorie Main. Join us for a journey filled with wit and wisdom through the incredible ...

Join Letitia, Aggie, and Lizzie as they dive headfirst into a whirlwind of mystery and mischief! These three spirited spinster ladies find themselves embroiled in a series of hilarious escapades—from solving a murder at the hospital to reuniting star-crossed lovers, and even dealing with a scruffy dog that might just be a little flea-ridden. Experience the laugh-out-loud moments and thrilling adventures of Letitia Carberry, brought to life by Sandra More. Explore more stories at LibriVox, including Tish The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions.

Mary Roberts Rinehart is claimed to have invented the "Had I but known" mystery genre. When Agnes Blakiston rented the old parsonage at Miss Emily's request she soon came to regret it. Was the house haunted? Did Miss Emily have a secret so terrible she would rather die than reveal it? To find the answers you will need to listen.

Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958) was a prolific American writer of popular mysteries. The Circular Staircase was originally published in 1908 and includes all the elements of the classic whodunit – mysterious events, ghostly apparitions, things that go bump in the night and murder.

Dangerous Days opens in a still neutral America, though within a year the country will have joined the European alliance against the Central Powers in the first world war. Clayton Spencer, a successful industrialist and owner of a munitions plant, finds himself facing several problems: not only anarchism and German sabotage, but also the prospect of a deteriorating marriage, and of a son who all too often shares his mother's frivolous and essentially self-concerned point of view. How far will America's entry into the war change such views? What will it mean for Spencer, for his family, and for...

Tish Carberry reluctantly takes her two best friends, Aggie and Lizzie, on a camping trip into the hills of their Midwestern American town, only to fall in with outlaws on the lam from a train robbery! Comic adventure ensues. - Summary by Matt Pierard

K by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a romantic mystery novel about Sidney Page, an ambitious young nurse, and K. LeMoyne, a mysterious doctor with a hidden past. Sidney is courted by the charming but unreliable Dr. Max Wilson, while K, who rents a room in her home, harbors secrets about his identity. As the story unfolds, Sidney faces personal and professional challenges, leading to unexpected revelations about K’s past. Ultimately, love, redemption, and integrity triumph in this engaging blend of romance, drama, and suspense. Summary by Dream AudioBooks

There are so many kinds of love: romantic, filial, spiritual. The following stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart present all sorts of love. Many of the stories take place in hospitals, and two involve trans-Atlantic steam travel. Many have a light heart at their core, while some may induce the wonderment of social issues of their time and of ours. All end with an element of hope and happiness.

The flood brings in not only the muddy waters but a series of suspicious clues that convinced Mrs. Pitman, a boarding house keeper, that a murder has been committed at her boarding house. Jennifer Ladley aka Jennie Brice is missing and with the help of Mr. Holcombe, a quirky gentleman with a passion for mysteries, they embark on a quest for the truth behind the disappearance of Jennie Brice.

Ralph Leslie, a brand-new MD, realizes that a life of adventure holds more appeal than hospital rounds and daily clinics. Is it good luck, bad luck, or just fate that lands him as deck steward on the schooner Ella? Because once in open water, the booze flows too freely, old animosities resurface, and new ones form. And then someone starts behaving badly, so badly, in fact, that people are turning up dead. It becomes Leslie’s job to get the Ella, its crew and passengers, and the evidence back to port before the murderer strikes again.

Mary Roberts Rinehart -- "America's Agatha Christie," as she used to be called -- set this story in a New York suburban town, shortly after the end of the first world war. Dick Livingstone is a young, successful doctor, who in the course of events becomes engaged to Elizabeth Wheeler. But there is a mystery about his past, and he thinks himself honor-bound to unravel it before giving himself to her in marriage. In particular, a shock of undetermined origin has wiped out his memory prior to roughly the last decade. Rinehart, who presumably had been reading, or reading about, the then popular ...