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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6885407/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Fiction</category><copyright>Copyright Fiction Classics</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg</url><title>Mary Louise Solves a Mystery</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mary-louise-solves-a-mystery--6885407</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:27:08 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>L. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Fiction"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Stories for Kids"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>d42b2654-0fe5-551c-bf77-09b409e66b6c</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Mary Louise and the Liberty Girls-L. 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This enchanting story not only entertains but also inspires, making it a perfect listen for those seeking both nostalgia and motivation in their own lives.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15470</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dragon's Secret-Augusta Huiell Seaman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragon-s-secret-augusta-huiell-seaman--74391661</link><description><![CDATA["Dragon's Secret" by Augusta Huiell Seaman invites listeners into a captivating tale filled with intrigue and adventure. As the story unfolds, it reveals a hidden mystery that challenges the characters' perceptions and understanding of loyalty and courage. 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This captivating tale showcases the timeless allure of unraveling secrets and the intellectual challenge of piecing together clues. Its exploration of the human mind and the complexities of crime still resonate today, reminding us of the enduring fascination with justice and the pursuit of truth. With its engaging narrative and clever twists, this audiobook is a compelling listen for anyone who appreciates the intricacies of mystery and the thrill of the chase. Experience the excitement as the characters navigate through enigmas that challenge their wits and resolve.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>28333</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Road to Oz-L. 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Discover the layers of suspense and the thrill of revelation that lie behind the green door.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73770159</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73770159/10451_behind_the_green_door_mildred_a_wirt_benson.mp3" length="132874209" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Behind the Green Door" by Mildred A. Wirt Benson invites listeners into a world of mystery and intrigue. This captivating tale showcases the enduring themes of curiosity and the quest for truth, as it unravels secrets hidden just beyond a seemingly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Behind the Green Door" by Mildred A. Wirt Benson invites listeners into a world of mystery and intrigue. 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Discover how these classic themes continue to shape our understanding of connection and integrity in a rapidly changing world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16025</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prince and the Dragons-Tudor Jenks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prince-and-the-dragons-tudor-jenks--73688637</link><description><![CDATA["Prince and the Dragons" by Tudor Jenks invites listeners into a fantastical realm where bravery and adventure intertwine. This enchanting tale captures the timeless struggle between good and evil, showcasing the valor of a prince as he confronts formidable dragons. 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Immerse yourself in this classic adventure that continues to inspire and entertain.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2552</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville-L. Frank Baum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aunt-jane-s-nieces-at-millville-l-frank-baum--73663075</link><description><![CDATA[Aunt Jane's Nieces at Millville by L. Frank Baum invites listeners into the charming world of Aunt Jane and her spirited nieces as they embark on a delightful adventure in the quaint town of Millville. This enchanting tale explores themes of family, friendship, and the joys of discovery, making it a timeless story that resonates with audiences of all ages. 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Baum's engaging narrative style and vivid characterizations ensure that this audiobook remains a captivating experience, perfect for those seeking warmth and nostalgia in their listening journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>18684</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Secret of the Old Clock-Mildred A. Wirt Benson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/secret-of-the-old-clock-mildred-a-wirt-benson--73639797</link><description><![CDATA["Secret of the Old Clock" by Mildred A. Wirt Benson invites listeners into a captivating mystery that unfolds around an old clock with secrets waiting to be uncovered. 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As the characters navigate their journey, they encounter challenges that reflect the timeless struggles of self-discovery and belonging. The imaginative storytelling and rich world-building make it a delightful experience for both new listeners and longtime fans of Oz. This audiobook is a reminder of the enduring power of hope and the importance of embracing one's true self amidst life's adventures.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73598530</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:55:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73598530/shaggy_man_of_oz_jack_snow.mp3" length="115912797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Shaggy Man of Oz" by Jack Snow invites listeners into a whimsical adventure filled with the charm and magic of the beloved Oz universe. 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Green's work remains relevant today, as it delves into the intricacies of relationships and the pursuit of truth, resonating with modern audiences who appreciate nuanced narratives. The enduring appeal of her writing lies in its ability to engage listeners' imaginations while inviting them to ponder the deeper questions of life and love. Experience this classic mystery that continues to enchant and inspire.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73561047</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:11:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73561047/staircase_at_the_heart_s_delight_anna_katharine_green.mp3" length="26395467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Staircase at the Heart's Delight" by Anna Katharine Green is a captivating exploration of mystery and intrigue, showcasing the author's masterful storytelling. 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Frank Baum invites listeners into a whimsical adventure in the enchanting land of Oz, showcasing the beloved character of the Scarecrow as he navigates challenges and discovers the power of friendship and courage. This timeless tale resonates with themes of self-discovery and the importance of believing in oneself, making it a captivating listen for audiences today. Baum's imaginative storytelling and rich world-building continue to inspire readers, reminding us that even the most unlikely heroes can find their place and purpose. 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In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157016/028_what_mary_louise_accomplished.mp3" length="5768311" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0dfb45e5-62a7-4539-89a5-4a1c74dbc79d/0dfb45e5-62a7-4539-89a5-4a1c74dbc79d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0dfb45e5-62a7-4539-89a5-4a1c74dbc79d/0dfb45e5-62a7-4539-89a5-4a1c74dbc79d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0dfb45e5-62a7-4539-89a5-4a1c74dbc79d/0dfb45e5-62a7-4539-89a5-4a1c74dbc79d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>721</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>027 - Jason Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-jason-jones--70157015</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157015</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157015/027_jason_jones.mp3" length="2853952" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88f05109-f645-4d44-bdc6-9d98a74615f2/88f05109-f645-4d44-bdc6-9d98a74615f2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88f05109-f645-4d44-bdc6-9d98a74615f2/88f05109-f645-4d44-bdc6-9d98a74615f2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/88f05109-f645-4d44-bdc6-9d98a74615f2/88f05109-f645-4d44-bdc6-9d98a74615f2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>357</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>026 - An Interruption</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-an-interruption--70157014</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157014</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157014/026_an_interruption.mp3" length="3535434" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d964ae88-e88a-4774-9576-e9215814c834/d964ae88-e88a-4774-9576-e9215814c834.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d964ae88-e88a-4774-9576-e9215814c834/d964ae88-e88a-4774-9576-e9215814c834.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d964ae88-e88a-4774-9576-e9215814c834/d964ae88-e88a-4774-9576-e9215814c834.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>442</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>025 - Mary Louise has an Intuition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-mary-louise-has-an-intuition--70157013</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157013</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157013/025_mary_louise_has_an_intuition.mp3" length="5511056" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09ea2b10-f0ed-4920-b8e2-19f05787cd4c/09ea2b10-f0ed-4920-b8e2-19f05787cd4c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09ea2b10-f0ed-4920-b8e2-19f05787cd4c/09ea2b10-f0ed-4920-b8e2-19f05787cd4c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09ea2b10-f0ed-4920-b8e2-19f05787cd4c/09ea2b10-f0ed-4920-b8e2-19f05787cd4c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>689</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>024 - A Compromise</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-a-compromise--70157012</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157012</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157012/024_a_compromise.mp3" length="2978504" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b4a73ed-1987-44ce-ae3a-c78f3b3f761c/7b4a73ed-1987-44ce-ae3a-c78f3b3f761c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b4a73ed-1987-44ce-ae3a-c78f3b3f761c/7b4a73ed-1987-44ce-ae3a-c78f3b3f761c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b4a73ed-1987-44ce-ae3a-c78f3b3f761c/7b4a73ed-1987-44ce-ae3a-c78f3b3f761c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>373</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - The Price of Liberty</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-the-price-of-liberty--70157011</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157011</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157011/023_the_price_of_liberty.mp3" length="1800277" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af0bd993-800a-4008-9aa1-c965d5993019/af0bd993-800a-4008-9aa1-c965d5993019.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af0bd993-800a-4008-9aa1-c965d5993019/af0bd993-800a-4008-9aa1-c965d5993019.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af0bd993-800a-4008-9aa1-c965d5993019/af0bd993-800a-4008-9aa1-c965d5993019.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>225</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - Janet's Triumph</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-janet-s-triumph--70157010</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157010</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157010/022_janet_s_triumph.mp3" length="3657687" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d82d4bf2-7da8-4b31-9b71-a02d0aa50247/d82d4bf2-7da8-4b31-9b71-a02d0aa50247.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d82d4bf2-7da8-4b31-9b71-a02d0aa50247/d82d4bf2-7da8-4b31-9b71-a02d0aa50247.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d82d4bf2-7da8-4b31-9b71-a02d0aa50247/d82d4bf2-7da8-4b31-9b71-a02d0aa50247.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>458</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - Decoyed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-decoyed--70157008</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157008</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157008/021_decoyed.mp3" length="4002086" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89515164-d46c-41e3-be2d-7db117daace5/89515164-d46c-41e3-be2d-7db117daace5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89515164-d46c-41e3-be2d-7db117daace5/89515164-d46c-41e3-be2d-7db117daace5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/89515164-d46c-41e3-be2d-7db117daace5/89515164-d46c-41e3-be2d-7db117daace5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>501</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - On the Trail</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-on-the-trail--70157007</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>823</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - The Disappearance pt 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-the-disappearance-pt-2--70157006</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157006</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157006/019_the_disappearance_pt_2.mp3" length="6196162" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b38d7b0-7447-41aa-956c-b5bc59add85e/3b38d7b0-7447-41aa-956c-b5bc59add85e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b38d7b0-7447-41aa-956c-b5bc59add85e/3b38d7b0-7447-41aa-956c-b5bc59add85e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b38d7b0-7447-41aa-956c-b5bc59add85e/3b38d7b0-7447-41aa-956c-b5bc59add85e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>775</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - The Disappearance pt 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-the-disappearance-pt-1--70157005</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157005</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157005/018_the_disappearance_pt_1.mp3" length="5925325" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157004</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157004/017_alora_wins_her_way.mp3" length="3761550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>471</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - The Puzzle becomes Intricate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-the-puzzle-becomes-intricate--70157003</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1000</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>015 - Home Again</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-home-again--70157002</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157002</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157002/015_home_again.mp3" length="2250419" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>282</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>014 - Dorfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-dorfield--70157001</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70157000</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70157000/013_silvio_s_gold.mp3" length="1427248" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>546</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - Alora Speaks Frankly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-alora-speaks-frankly--70156998</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156998</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156998/011_alora_speaks_frankly.mp3" length="5067882" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156997</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156997/010_mere_speculation.mp3" length="2622402" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. Frank Baum</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>328</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>009 - Mary Louise Scents a Mystery</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-mary-louise-scents-a-mystery--70156996</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156995</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156995/008_mary_louise_meets_alora.mp3" length="3661867" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156994</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156994/007_mary_louise_intrudes.mp3" length="3855591" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>482</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - Flitting</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-flitting--70156993</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156992</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156992/005_in_the_studio.mp3" length="5712166" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156991</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156991/004_alora_s_new_life.mp3" length="5306536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156990</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156990/003_alora_s_father.mp3" length="3879206" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>485</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,detective,family,friendship,heritage,italy,kidnapping,mystery,secrets,young adult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23fe9de8e9b931278816afcaa8f3af97.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>002 - Mother and Daughter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-mother-and-daughter--70156989</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the enchanting world of the Bluebird Books, a beloved series of novels that captivated teenage girls in the early 20th century. Created by L. Frank Baum under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne, this series features adventurous adolescent girl detectives, a concept Baum had previously explored. The journey begins with Mary Louise, a character inspired by Baums cherished sister, Mary Louise Baum Brewster. In the third installment of the series, Mary Louise Burrows embarks on a thrilling adventure in Italy with her Grandfather. Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. Join Mary Louise and her friend Josie OGorman as they unravel the truth against a backdrop of intrigue and suspense.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70156989</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70156989/002_mother_and_daughter.mp3" length="2844339" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L. 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Their encounter with a mysterious pair of Americans—a struggling artist named Jason Jones and his heiress daughter Alora—leads to a gripping tale of kidnapping and long-buried family secrets. 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