
The Secret of The Sundial
THE SECRET OF THE SUNDIAL - CHAPTER I An Initiation
CHAPTER II Cara’s Fright
CHAPTER III The Swenster Mansion
CHAPTER IV The Swenster Pearls
CHAPTER V Madge Turns Sleuth
CHAPTER VI The Unknown Owner
CHAPTER VII The Inside Story
CHAPTER VIII A Face Dishonored
CHAPTER IX The Mahogany Desk
In a moon‑lit September night over the quiet town of Claymore, a trio of teenage girls slips into the shadowy halls of the Brady house, cloaked in white sheets and whispering about an upcoming initiation. Led by the charismatic Madge Sterling, president of the enigmatic Skull and Crossbones club, they prepare a secret ceremony that promises to test loyalty and courage. The atmosphere crackles with teenage bravado, hidden motives, and the nervous anticipation of a newcomer, Cara Wayne, who is about to be drawn into their clandestine rite.
The story follows Madge, the outspoken Jane, the glamorous Edna, and the quiet Enid as they navigate friendships, rivalry, and the looming pressure of keeping their plans concealed from adults. Listeners are pulled into a tense, atmospheric puzzle where every knock and whispered instruction could change the balance of power among the girls. As the initiation unfolds, the suspense builds, hinting at secrets that may reach far beyond the attic’s dim lamp.
Full title
The Secret of the Sundial Madge Sterling Series, #3
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (123K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-06-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1905–2002
A pioneering journalist and children's writer, she helped shape the bold, independent spirit that made Nancy Drew a favorite for generations. Writing under several names, she produced mysteries and adventures that kept young readers turning pages for decades.
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