The Secret of the Sundial

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The Secret of the Sundial

by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt

EN·~2 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

The Secret of The Sundial

0:15
2

THE SECRET OF THE SUNDIAL - CHAPTER I An Initiation

9:18
3

CHAPTER II Cara’s Fright

7:12
4

CHAPTER III The Swenster Mansion

7:12
5

CHAPTER IV The Swenster Pearls

11:15
6

CHAPTER V Madge Turns Sleuth

6:33
7

CHAPTER VI The Unknown Owner

7:56
8

CHAPTER VII The Inside Story

7:26
9

CHAPTER VIII A Face Dishonored

7:28
10

CHAPTER IX The Mahogany Desk

8:11

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt

Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt

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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