The Clue


Lu par Roger Melin

(4.4 stars; 259 reviews)

Once Carolyn Wells began, or re-invented her writing career, 'The Clue' was her initial book which strayed from children's writings into mysteries and detective stories. It is also when we are introduced to her most famous of detectives, Fleming Stone.

On the eve of her wedding day, Madeleine Van Norman, a beautiful young lady who is soon to come into her family fortune is found dead, apparently stabbed with an ominous blood-stained letter opener found nearby. There is nobody within the household who is not considered a suspect by the police, but how could a killer have slipped through the doors of Madeleine’s locked bedroom? It must have been suicide, as a note was found lying on a table near her body. Or was it? An intriguing mystery ensues which hinges on the discovery of a single, all-important clue. - Summary by Roger Melin (8 hr 1 min)

Chapitres

The Van Normans 20:04 Lu par Roger Melin
Miss Morton Arrives 21:15 Lu par Roger Melin
A Cry in the Night 19:13 Lu par Roger Melin
Suicide or ----? 20:44 Lu par Roger Melin
A Case for the Coroner 21:32 Lu par Roger Melin
Fessenden Comes 21:37 Lu par Roger Melin
Mr. Benson's Questions 18:37 Lu par Roger Melin
A Soft Lead Pencil 21:36 Lu par Roger Melin
The Will 18:39 Lu par Roger Melin
Some Testimony 20:45 Lu par Roger Melin
'I Decline to Say' 18:18 Lu par Roger Melin
Dorothy Burt 18:55 Lu par Roger Melin
An Interview With Cicely 21:47 Lu par Roger Melin
The Carleton Household 19:56 Lu par Roger Melin
Fessenden's Detective Work 20:34 Lu par Roger Melin
Searching for Clues 20:12 Lu par Roger Melin
Miss Morton's Statements 19:08 Lu par Roger Melin
Carleton is Frank 22:38 Lu par Roger Melin
The Truth About Miss Burt 19:32 Lu par Roger Melin
Cicely's Flight 20:07 Lu par Roger Melin
A Successful Pursuit 17:57 Lu par Roger Melin
A Talk With Miss Morton 16:36 Lu par Roger Melin
Fleming Stone 18:47 Lu par Roger Melin
A Confession 23:27 Lu par Roger Melin

Critiques

GREAT STORY


(5 stars)

The story unfolds in a leisurely manner as most of the older mystery novels did. While it is true that many of us presumably solved the mystery early on, the methodical unfolding of the tale is where the true enjoyment lies. Shame on those who cannot appreciate this craftsmanship. Shame also on those who did not enjoy Roger Melin. Some novels lend themselves to vocal differences for the characters; others do not. This one definitely does not, and Roger was superb!

Very interesting story


(5 stars)

well read and keeps you guessing

Murder and Love


(4.5 stars)

Roger Melin is great. I enjoyed listening to him. The story was pretty good as long as one remembers when it was written. I did get tired of hearing about all the "tiny, sweet, delicate" women. The mystery did make me think about who the murderer was and I had several guesses before the reveal. Overall, a good story


(2 stars)

This Reader is always great! Taking the time period into account the overall story is ok; the murderer makes sense, if somewhat predictable; however, the method and ending is just so farfetched and not remotely plausible as to ruin the time invested in the story. Not one of this author’s best.

A New 'Tec To Me!


(5 stars)

I'm ashamed to say, as a life-long fan of detective fiction, that I have just discovered this author and detective. Shame on me! But off I go to 'read' the rest of his mysteries. And very good I'm sure they will all be!


(4 stars)

I liked the reader. He was interesting. I didn't figure out who the murderer was until the very end. I suppose because I liked the character and didn't want him to have done it.

Good story good reader


(4 stars)

Really enjoyed this one. Had some slow chapters but all in all it kept me changing my mind as to who I thought done it. Great reading

Mostly No Clues...


(5 stars)

CW scripts a quite intriguing story. Fleming Stone is a favorite detective. When he arrives it is not so amazing as clever. Thourghly enjoyable.