Carolyn Wells - Books and biography

Murder mystery novelist Mr Curran is found dead in a locked room following a dinner party. The disappearance of his fiancé makes her the most obvious suspect – but there is more to this case than meets...

In the Campanile Apartment building in the heart of Manhattan, wealthy resident Sir Herbert Binney has been found dead in the lobby. The only clue to the crime is a mysterious scrawled note in his hand,...

In the eleventh instalment in the 'Patty Fairfield' series by Carolyn Wells, Patty makes her debut in society. She wants to be more than just a pretty debutante however and sets up a new club, in which...

In the seventh instalment of the 'Patty Fairfield' series of children's novels, Patty is still in Europe and is now touring Italy with her family. Patty makes plenty of new friends along the way and they...

In Long Island, wealthy heiress Lucy Carrington has been found murdered in her own home. There are a whole host of suspects leaving local police baffled. Expert detective Fleming Stone is brought in to...

'The Eternal Feminine' is a collection of short stories from the prolific American author Carolyn Wells. Tales in the collection include 'The Night Before Christmas', 'Taking Care of Uncle' and 'At the...

The twelfth in the 'Patty Fairfield' series of children's books by author Carolyn Wells, in 'Patty's Suitors' Patty finds herself thrown together with lots of young men who have become captivated by her....

'The Affair at Flower Acres' is the seventh in the Pennington Wise series of mystery novels from prolific author Carolyn Wells. Douglas Raynor is the owner of the beautiful estate of Flower Acres, where...

Back home in America following her European adventures, in 'Patty's Success' Patty begins to learn a little about the world of work. Patty hears about a talented young artist who wants to come to New...

'Marjorie's Maytime' is the fifth in Carolyn Wells 'Marjorie Maynard' children's series. We re-join Marjorie and her family as they take a motor holiday together in the family's new car. Out in the countryside,...

The fifth in the 'Patty Fairfield' series of children's book by popular author Carolyn Wells, in 'Patty in Paris' Patty has finished school and her father is keen for her to continue her education at...

The third book in Carolyn Wells 'Marjorie Maynard' series continues from where the last book left off, and we join Marjorie and her family for a wonderful Christmas. There is danger to contend with too...

The seventeenth and final novel in the 'Patty Fairfield' series by Carolyn Wells, in 'Patty and Azalea' we catch up with a newly married Patty. Now a mother herself, she is keen to learn more about her...

'Patty's Fortune' is the fourteenth book in the popular 'Patty Fairfield' series by prolific author Carolyn Wells. Bill Farnsworth has been given a hotel as repayment for a debt, and so Bill, Patty and...

In the second novel in Carolyn Wells 'Patty Fairfield' series, we re-join the now fifteen-year-old Patty as she puts what she has learned about keeping home into practice for herself and her father. There...

The sixth in the 'Patty Fairfield' series of children's books by Carolyn Wells, we re-join Patty as she continues her European travels, relocating from Paris to the UK for the summer. There are plenty...

Robert Gleason died of suicide. At least that's what he told his doctor when he called to inform him he had been shot. When his doctor arrived at his apartment though, it appeared that things were not...

Exasperated hostess Grace Gordon is tired of friends and distant relatives coming to stay, imposing themselves upon her and her husband's lives. When a third cousin and his new bride threaten to come...

'The Furthest Fury' is the sixteenth book in the popular Fleming Stone detective series by author Carolyn Wells. David Stanhope is visiting friends in Connecticut when he hears of the brutal murder of...

The tenth in the Fleming Stone series of mystery novels, 'The Diamond Pin' is a classic whodunnit. Fabulously wealthy Ursula Pell is fond of playing tricks on her family and friends – much to her delight...

Justin Arnold's abrupt disappearance from his own mansion cuts his weekend festivities short. When local police are unable to locate him, a missing person case quickly becomes a murder investigation,...

Philip Maxwell's talent is hosting dinner parties, he fills his rambling estate with young, attractive, and charming guests. His latest dinner party, however, comes to an abrupt end at the hands of a...

Detective Pennington Wise and his assistant Zizi have yet another 'locked room' mystery to solve. The Varian family have rented a house for the summer, built on a cliff and surrounded by water on three...

Quite aside from its natural characteristics, there is an atmosphere about a college town, especially a New England college town, that is unmistakable. It is not so much actively intellectual as passively...

It was the third week in September when the Fairfields left the seashore and returned to their Vernondale home.Now, my child, said Mr. Fairfield, as they sat on the veranda after dinner, I will unfold...

In "Patty at Home," Carolyn Wells crafts a delightful narrative that centers around the adventures of the spirited Patty and her various encounters within the insular world of her family and friends....

Carolyn Wells' "Ultimate Collection" offers an extensive anthology of over 70 thrillers, mystery novels, and detective stories that span the early 20th century—a period marked by an evolving landscape...

In her captivating "Murder Mystery Collection," Carolyn Wells expertly weaves together a series of intricate plots that showcase her mastery in the detective genre. Employing a witty yet precise literary...

In her compelling 'Murder Mystery Collection,' Carolyn Wells masterfully intertwines suspense and intrigue through a series of captivating short stories that explore the complexities of human nature and...

In her extensive anthology, "CAROLYN WELLS Ultimate Collection 'Äì 70+ Thrillers, Mystery Novels, Detective Stories," Carolyn Wells showcases her mastery of the mystery genre through an impressive compilation...