The Escapes of Madlyn Witherspoon are periods of adjustment she must go through in order to handle the things that shape life around her. Being afraid of the battles that frequently take place with her stepparents during the period before her thirteenth birthday and the drastic attempts made by her stepfather causes her to follow her instincts and escape. Her first destination gave her joy until time caught up with her and her impersonation as a boy in appearance was soon to be shattered. She leaves a note thanking her benefactor for the opportunity and heads further north. When she arrives...

This is a story of a young beautiful Jewish woman, trained as a gemologist, who experiences the excitement and intrigue of the world of diamonds and murder in the African Desert. She is accused of murdering the family who owns the Alonso Diamond Mining Company and whose home she had just left ten days earlier. On her return to New York City by way of ocean liner and in the course of being arrested for murder she meets a young reporter by the name of Stephen Hauk. It is a story of deep love and emotion with determination to succeed under all circumstances that will leave you in awe of Emmy...

Bernie Dupree held a very high position in purchasing with the James Scott and Company food supplier. He mastered several positions prior to arriving at the Springfield, MO caves. Before distribution could take place the right products had to be purchased and Bernie was considered the best in the business. The entire operation was underground. Sales, communications, support, and the hard part, distribution. His wife Connie inherits lots of money and feels it is really hers. Bernie disappears and Connie calls their best friend from college days, Frank Hawthorn. He was the owner of the Hawthorn...