The Secret of the Sundial

audiobook

The Secret of the Sundial

by Mildred A. (Mildred Augustine) Wirt

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

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

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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