
In the bustling town of Riverview, teenage friends Penny Parker and Louise Sidell find themselves tangled in a seemingly ordinary traffic mishap that quickly spirals into something far more puzzling. While arguing over a parking ticket, the girls stumble upon an old, battered coupe that holds sentimental value for Penny and hints at a hidden secret. Their curiosity leads them to the local junkyard, where a mysterious “silken ladder” clue is whispered about, sparking the start of an unexpected adventure.
As they navigate the quirky characters of the town—sharp‑tongued dealers, nosy neighbors, and a restless police presence—Penny’s sharp mind and Louise’s quick wit prove essential. Together they begin to piece together the strange clues left behind, setting the stage for a series of daring sleuthing escapades. Listeners will be drawn into the charm of 1940s small‑town life, the bond of friendship, and the thrill of a mystery that promises more twists beyond the first turn.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (220K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Brenda Lewis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-12-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1905–2002
Best known as the first writer behind many of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries, this prolific author helped shape generations of young readers' love of suspense and adventure. She went on to write dozens of books for children and worked for many years as a journalist.
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