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Mystery House. Mystery House. That strange publishing firm owned by Dan and Barbara Glenn, where each new novel is acted out by the Mystery House staff before it is accepted for publication. Mystery House. Well, Barb, I hope tonight's story is good enough to make a bestseller novel. I think it is. Let's see now, what's the title again? Dubrow's Adjusted. The folks all ready to act it out? Sure, they're out in the game room. I'll go get them. Fine. Say while Mrs. Glenn's roun…

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Synopsis

In Sub-rosa Justice, Thorne Carlson sits in a doctor's office, grappling with the news that he has only one month to live. This grim diagnosis prompts him to reflect on his life, particularly his tumultuous marriage to Gretchen. As he engages in a conversation with his doctor, Thorne's sardonic humor masks a deeper turmoil. He recalls how he and Gretchen had just moved into the old Tinley Mansion, a gift from her mother, which he initially resisted due to financial concerns. However, Gretchen's ambition and determination to elevate their social status become apparent, setting the stage for the dark events that follow.

Host

R

Rye Billsbury

Cast›

Forrest Lewis

N

Nanette Sargent

Network›

M

Mutual net

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Mystery_House_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).

MysteryHouse46-04-07112Sub-rosaJustice.mp3

Mystery House, Episode 112

Sub-rosa Justice

Sunday, April 7, 1946 · 25:20

Mystery House, Episode 112

Sub-rosa Justice

Sunday, April 7, 1946 · 25:20

Summary

Thorne Carlson learns he has only one month to live, prompting him to reflect on his tumultuous marriage and the dark events surrounding it. As he confronts his past, the stakes rise when he reveals a shocking truth about his wife's death.

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