Bøger af Carolyn Wells

Baubles is a novel written by Carolyn Wells and published in 1917. The book is set in New York City and follows the story of a young woman named Pauline Barrett who inherits a large sum of money from her wealthy uncle. With her newfound wealth, Pauline is able to live a life of luxury and indulgence, but soon realizes that money cannot buy happiness.As Pauline navigates the upper-class society of New York City, she becomes entangled in a love triangle with two very different men: the charming and wealthy Harry Kendall and the kind-hearted but poor artist, Bob Van Dyne. As she struggles to choose between these two men, Pauline must also confront the reality of her own superficiality and the emptiness of her privileged lifestyle.Throughout the novel, Wells explores themes of wealth, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Baubles is a classic work of early 20th century American literature and a fascinating portrait of the social and cultural milieu of New York City during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

It was the third week in September when the Fairfields left the seashore and returned to their Vernondale home."Now, my child," said Mr. Fairfield, as they sat on the veranda after dinner, "I will unfold to you my plans for the coming winter, and you may accept, or reject, or amend them as you please.""Proceed," said Patty, settling herself comfortably in her wicker chair; "I feel in an amiable mood this evening, and will probably agree to anything you may suggest.""I've been thinking for some time," went on her father, "that I don't want to spend the coming winter in Vernondale. I would much rather be in New York.""Reason number one-Nan," said Patty, checking it off on her forefinger and smiling at her father."Yes," he responded, with an answering smile, "she is reason number one, but there are others."To readers who are unfamiliar with Patty's earlier history we may say right here that her mother had died when Patty was but three years old. At present she lived with her father in their little home in Vernondale, an establishment of which Patty greatly prided herself on her management.Recently Mr. Fairfield had become engaged to Miss Nan Allen, a young lady who lived in Philadelphia, and who was a dear friend of Patty's.

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The Room With The Tassels is a mystery novel written by Carolyn Wells, first published in 1918. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman, Fleming Stone, who is hired by a young woman, Rachel Innes, to investigate the mysterious death of her uncle, Richard Fleming. The only clue to the murder is a cryptic message left by the victim, which leads Stone to a hidden room in the mansion, known as the ""room with the tassels"". As Stone delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to unravel the entire family. Along the way, he enlists the help of Rachel's fianc�����, a detective, and a psychic medium. The Room With The Tassels is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The Gold Bag is a mystery novel written by Carolyn Wells. The story takes place in New York City and revolves around the murder of a wealthy socialite named Julia Deane. The main character, detective Fleming Stone, is called in to investigate the case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that there are many suspects, including Julia's husband, her stepson, and a number of her friends and acquaintances. The murder weapon, a gold mesh bag, becomes a key piece of evidence in the case. Stone must use his wit and intuition to unravel the complex web of relationships and motives that led to Julia's death. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a famous actress, a wealthy art collector, and a cunning lawyer. The Gold Bag is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.I was impressed not so much by her beauty as by her effect of power and ability. I had absolutely no reason, save Parmalee's babblings, to suspect this woman of crime, but I could not rid myself of a conviction that she had every appearance of being capable of it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Renowned detective Fleming Stone is back again in this captivating whodunit with some spooky supernatural elements. When a titan of industry is found dead in his lavish apartment, there is a mysterious lack of motive, means and suspects-until a relative of the victim steps forward with an incredible tale of an encounter with the dead man's ghost, whose appearance coincided with an overwhelming taste and smell of raspberry jam.

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Connemara Moore, A Woman With Two Suitors, Has A Series Of Madcap Adventures With An Undercover Agent While She Tries To Decide Between Her Suitors. Edited By M. Aspinwall. Additional Contributors Are Elsie Janis, Edward Streeter, Meade Minnigerode, And Others.

Sam Appleby, the former Governor of Massachusetts, pays a weekend visit to Sycamore Ridge, the Connecticut estate of his old political rival Dan Wheeler. Appleby wants Wheeler's support for his son Appleby JR who is running for Governor, but Wheeler is a hard sell. As tension escalates between the two men, a small fire erupts, causing a commotion. During the melee a gunshot rings out. When everyone returns to the study, Appleby is discovered dead in his chair, with a bullet through his heart. Wheeler seems the obvious suspect, but as the police probe further it appears more than one member of the Sycamore Ridge household may have had a motive for murdering the ex-Governor. With not enough clues to proceed in their investigation, the local authorities call in master sleuth Fleming Stone and his sidekick Terence McGuire - or 'Fibsy' as he's more commonly known - to solve ... The Mystery of the Sycamore.

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Quixotic is his enterprise and hopeless his adventure is, Who seeks for jocularities that haven't yet been said; The world has joked incessantly for over fifty centuries, And every joke that's possible has long ago been made. I started as a humourist with lots of mental fizziness, But humour is a drug which it's the fashion to abuse; For my stock-in-trade, my fixtures and the good-will of the business No reasonable offer I am likely to refuse. And if anybody choose He may circulate the news That no reasonable offer I am likely to refuse. Oh, happy was that humourist-the first that made a pun at all- Who when a joke occurred to him, however poor and mean, Was absolutely certain that it never had been done at all- How popular at dinners must that humourist have been! Oh, the days when some step-father for a query held a handle out, - The door-mat from the scraper, is it distant very far? And when no one knew where Moses was when Aaron put the candle out, And no one had discovered that a door could be a-jar! But your modern hearers are In their tastes particular, And they sneer if you inform them that a door can be a jar! In search of quip and quiddity I've sat all day alone, apart- And all that I could hit on as a problem was-to find Analogy between a scrag of mutton and a Bony-part, Which offers slight employment to the speculative mind.

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The Curved Blades is a mystery novel written by Carolyn Wells. The story begins with the murder of wealthy businessman, James Trevor, who is found dead in his study with a pair of curved blades lying beside him. The police are baffled by the case and it is up to detective Fleming Stone to solve the mystery.Stone begins his investigation by interviewing Trevor's family and associates, including his wife, daughter, and business partner. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to suspect everyone involved.The plot thickens when another murder occurs, and Stone realizes that the two cases are connected. With the help of his assistant, Doris, Stone races against time to catch the killer before they strike again.The Curved Blades is a classic whodunit that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Wells' writing is engaging and her characters are well-developed, making for a thrilling and satisfying read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Political ambition, a decades old feud, romantic aspirations, an age old family legend foretelling doom. When a former governor is shot dead at the country home of an old political rival, the famed detective Fleming Stone must determine which of these was a factor in the murder. But his task is complicated by the fact that the three most likely suspects have all confessed, each of them lying to save the others. But if the murderer was not one of these three, who was it?. The fiancée of the daughter of the political rival? The personal secretary of the murdered man? Ot the mysterious bugler in the night? Facing one of his most difficult cases, will Stone be able to solve . . .The Mystery of the Sycamore

Carolyn Wells (1862 -1942) was an American writer and poet. Carolyn Wells wrote a total of more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor and children's books. Wells also wrote for newspapers. Wells's The Clue (1909) is on the Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone list of essential mysteries.

The lights go out in the studio of wealthy artist Eric Stannard. When they come on a moment later, the artist is dead, his heart pierced by an etching needle. But who is the murderer? The artist's wife, jealous of her husband's young model? The model, who felt pressured by the unwanted attentions of the artist? The artist's son, who was in love with the model? Or the neighbor, who was in love with the artist's wife? An impossible crime for which Alan Ford must find a solution in Faulkner's Folly a classic Carolyn Wells mystery.