Frances Baird is a detective with the Watkins Agency of New York City. She and a colleague are sent undercover to "The Maples" to guard a valuable set of diamonds during the festivities leading up to the marriage of Mr. Deneen's eldest son, James Jr. Within a few hours of their arrival, however, this seemingly simple task turns into something much more sinister, and it is ultimately left to Frances to unravel the truth of the matter. (Summary by J. M. Smallheer)
Chapters
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00- Introduction Read by J. M. Smallheer 2:55
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02 - At the 'Listening Pipes' Read by J. M. Smallheer 8:30
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03 - Brotherly Hate Read by J. M. Smallheer 10:08
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04 - Exit the Jewels Read by J. M. Smallheer 11:40
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05 - Felony Read by J. M. Smallheer 5:12
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06 - 'Dead for a Ducat' Read by J. M. Smallheer 9:41
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07 - A Mysterious Disappearance Read by J. M. Smallheer 11:08
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08 - In the Cellar Read by J. M. Smallheer 9:04
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09 - Mr. Fredericks Returns Read by J. M. Smallheer 15:17
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10 - The Chief's Decision Read by J. M. Smallheer 5:59
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11 - In Which I Am Very Nearly Killed Read by J. M. Smallheer 8:19
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12 - Kemp Learns the Truth Read by J. M. Smallheer 14:49
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13 - We Hunt for Blood-Stains Read by J. M. Smallheer 13:01
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14 - 'Who Killed My Son' Read by J. M. Smallheer 6:26
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15 - 'Thou Art the Man' Read by J. M. Smallheer 16:44
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16 - I Resign Read by J. M. Smallheer 13:27
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17 - In the Jail Read by J. M. Smallheer 9:29
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18 - The Inquest Read by J. M. Smallheer 16:08
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19 - The Woman in the Case Read by J. M. Smallheer 19:01
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20 - I Meet Mrs. Maria Bladesdell Read by J. M. Smallheer 12:22
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21 - I Try the Third Degree Read by J. M. Smallheer 9:06
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22 - Bromley Grows Mysterious Read by J. M. Smallheer 19:02
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23 - 'My Friend, the Thief' Read by J. M. Smallheer 13:35
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24 - 'I Seem to Be Doomed' Read by J. M. Smallheer 12:13
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25 - The Last of It Read by J. M. Smallheer 18:12
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