
The Ides of March
by E. W. Hornung
Tonight, for once, we are not on the side of the law. A desperate young man has lost more at the card table than he can possibly pay…
53 minNo. 230
Original mysteryNo. 61 hr 5 minHercule Poirot
1920s London dazzles with opera nights, private soirées, and reputations polished to perfection—until a series of discreet thefts begins to threaten the standing of a promising young socialite. Drawn into the orbit of debutantes bound by friendship, rivalry, and quiet envy, the Belgian Detective moves from the Royal Opera House to candlelit drawing rooms where appearances matter more than truth. As motives hide behind manners and loyalty proves selective, the investigation reveals how theft can flourish in circles that rely on silence to preserve status. The Debutants’ Secret is an original Golden Age–style mystery of social ambition, concealed motives, and polite deception among London’s elite, presented as a full-length audiobook by Nocturnal Tales . This is an original mystery inspired by the traditions of classic detective fiction. All characters and events are fictional. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. When reputation is everything, who is more dangerous—the rival who envies it, or the friend who needs it protected? Patreon – ad-free episodes, early access, bonus content Buy Me a Coffee – one-time support PayPal – one-time tip Spotify Children’s Book (Amazon) Sherlock Paws and the Diamond of the Nile #ClassicMystery #MysteryAudiobook #GoldenAgeMystery #1920sLondon #SocietyMystery #ArchiveMystery #DetectiveStory #NocturnalTales
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