The Missing Formula

Madge Sterling is a bright‑eyed, sun‑kissed adventurer who feels most at home on the wind‑blown waters of Lake Loon. When she learns that the reclusive Anne Fairaday is stranded on Stewart Island, she impulsively decides to row out and keep her company, despite a gathering storm and the protests of her aunt and uncle. The rugged Canadian wilderness, the creaking lodge, and the lively community of fishermen and forest rangers provide a vivid backdrop for her daring rescue.

Beyond the immediate peril, Madge senses that something is amiss on the isolated island—a secret formula that vanished with Anne’s late father, hinted at in whispered conversations among the locals. As she battles the elements and navigates the tangled relationships of the lakeside community, she finds herself drawn into a puzzle that could have wider consequences. Listeners will follow her keen intuition and courage as the first act unfolds, setting the stage for a deeper mystery.