Miss Maitland Private Secretary tells the story of semi-retired sleuth Molly Morgenthau Babbitts who goes undercover as a governess to investigate a robbery at the aristocratic Janney mansion on Long Island. Before Molly can crack the case, however, a more shocking crime is perpetrated and more mysteries develop, presenting a baffling jumble of clues for Molly to unravel. At the center of the intrigue is Esther Maitland, the family's competent but mysterious private secret...

In 'The Leading Lady', Geraldine Bonner weaves an intricate narrative that explores the multifaceted experiences of women in the early 20th century theatrical world. The novel expertly combines vivid character development with a richly described backdrop of the performing arts, capturing the aspirations, trials, and triumphs of its female protagonists. Bonner's prose, marked by lyrical elegance and sharp dialogue, immerses the reader in a period when women were beginning to assert their id...

New York, corporate lawyer Hollings Harland falls 18 stories from the Black Eagle Building onto Broadway. Was it suicide or something more sinister? Harland had just left an angry meeting. Molly, an amateur detective and switchboard operator, suspects it is murder and she teams up with criminal lawyer and a reporter to solve the crime.

DINNER was coming to an end. The Chinaman, soft-footed in his immaculate white, had just finished his circuit of the table, leaving a tiny gold-rimmed coffee-cup at each of the four plates. Into hers Letitia was lowering a lump of sugar, when a thought occurred to her, and she dropped the sugar into the cup with a little splash, and looking across at her vis-Ã -vis, said: “Oh, John, I’ve been going to ask you half a dozen of times, and have always forgotten: did you know that Colonel Ramsa...

Hard-Pan by Geraldine Bonner is a compelling novel of determination, resilience, and human ambition set against a backdrop of challenge and opportunity. Known for her vivid storytelling and strong character development, Bonner crafts a narrative that explores the struggles and triumphs of individuals striving to build meaningful lives in demanding circumstances. The story follows characters whose hopes and aspirations are tested by hardship, uncertainty, and the realities of the world arou...

Chapman Price was leaving Grasslands. Events had been rapidly advancing to that point for the last three months, slowly advancing for the last three years. Everybody who knew the Prices and the Janneys said it was inevitable, and people who didn't know them but read about them in the "society papers" could give quite glibly the reasons why Mrs. Chapman Price was going to separate from her husband. His friends said it was her fault; Suzanne Price was enough to drive any man away from her—se...

Hello! said Babbitts from the sheets of the morning paper. I'll call him Babbitts to you because that's the name you'll remember him by—that is if you know about the Hesketh Mystery. I generally call him "Soapy," the name the reporters gave him, and "Himself," which comes natural to me, my mother being Irish. Maybe you'll remember that too? And he calls me "Morningdew"—cute, isn't it? It's American for my last name Morgenthau—I was Molly Morgenthau before I was married. In case you don't k...

In "Treasure and Trouble Therewith: A Tale of California," Geraldine Bonner weaves a captivating narrative that reflects the tumultuous spirit of the Gold Rush era. The novel explores the intertwining lives of fortune seekers, embodying the grit and determination of those drawn to the promises of wealth and adventure. Bonner's prose is marked by vivid imagery and a keen psychological insight that effectively paints the social dynamics and moral challenges faced by her characters in a rapid...

The famous Castlecourt Diamonds have gone missing and the story surrounding their disappearance is strange indeed. To help sort out the mystery, you will hear eyewitness statements given by the various participants in this curious case. The tale is told in six "statements." The first, by the Marchioness' maid, describes the theft, introduces the main characters, and mentions the two detectives, one official, one private. The second section is narrated by "Lilly Bingham, known in England as...

"The Castlecourt Diamond Mystery" is a captivating novel written by Geraldine Bonner. The story revolves around a priceless diamond called the "Castlecourt Diamond" that goes missing under mysterious circumstances. Set in an opulent world of high society, the novel delves into the web of intrigue, secrets, and deception surrounding the disappearance of the precious gem.The plot unfolds in the extravagant Castlecourt mansion, where the diamond is the centerpiece of a lavish party. H...

"Miss Maitland, Private Secretary" follows the story of the titular character, Miss Maitland, as she navigates the challenges and intrigues of working as a private secretary in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. Miss Maitland is a capable and resourceful young woman who takes pride in her work and strives to excel in her role.As Miss Maitland settles into her job, she becomes acquainted with the colorful cast of characters who populate the world of business and finance in New Y...

It had rained steadily for three days, the straight, relentless rain of early May on the Missouri frontier. The emigrants, whose hooded wagons had been rolling into Independence for the past month and whose tents gleamed through the spring foliage, lounged about in one another's camps cursing the weather and swapping bits of useful information. The year was 1848 and the great California emigration was still twelve months distant. The flakes of gold had already been found in the race of Sut...