Miss Frances Baird Detective: A Tangle of Diamonds and Deceit
About this audiobook
Frances Baird, a sharp-eyed detective with the Watkins Agency in New York City, finds herself in a high-stakes situation at 'The Maples.' Tasked with protecting a priceless set of diamonds during the lavish wedding festivities of Mr. Deneen’s son, James Jr., she expects a straightforward assignment. But as the celebrations unfold, everything takes a dark turn. Frances quickly realizes that danger lurks beneath the surface, and it’s up to her to untangle a web of secrets. With intrigue around every corner, can she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Join Frances on a captivating journey filled with unexpected twists, clever deductions, and a race against time. This thrilling detective fiction will keep you guessing until the very end, showcasing the wit and determination of a seasoned investigator in a world where nothing is as it seems.
- 27 Chapters
- 4 hr 57 min Total runtime
- English Language
- Books, Fiction, Drama Genres
- 2 Jul 2026 Published
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9:01
Chapter 1: Deneen's Diamonds
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8:21
Chapter 2: At the 'Listening Pipes'
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10:01
Chapter 3: Brotherly Hate
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11:33
Chapter 4: Exit the Jewels
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5:05
Chapter 5: Felony
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9:30
Chapter 6: 'Dead for a Ducat'
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10:58
Chapter 7: A Mysterious Disappearance
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8:56
Chapter 8: In the Cellar
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15:08
Chapter 9: Mr. Fredericks Returns
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5:50
Chapter 10: The Chief's Decision
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8:09
Chapter 11: In Which I Am Very Nearly Killed
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14:39
Chapter 12: Kemp Learns the Truth
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12:52
Chapter 13: We Hunt for Blood-Stains
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6:17
Chapter 14: 'Who Killed My Son'
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16:34
Chapter 15: 'Thou Art the Man'
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13:17
Chapter 16: I Resign
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9:20
Chapter 17: In the Jail
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15:59
Chapter 18: The Inquest
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18:52
Chapter 19: The Woman in the Case
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12:12
Chapter 20: I Meet Mrs. Maria Bladesdell
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8:57
Chapter 21: I Try the Third Degree
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18:53
Chapter 22: Bromley Grows Mysterious
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13:25
Chapter 23: 'My Friend, the Thief'
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12:02
Chapter 24: 'I Seem to Be Doomed'
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18:02
Chapter 25: The Last of It
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0:50
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