Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876–1958) was an American author often called the American Agatha Christie. She is considered the source of the phrase 'The butler did it' from her novel 'The Door' (1930), although the phrase does not actually appear in the text. Rinehart is known for her mystery novels and is credited with inventing the 'Had-I-But-Known' school of mystery writing. Her notable works include 'The Circular Staircase' (1908) and 'The Man in Lower Ten' (1909).
Books
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1. The Circular Staircase
This classic mystery novel revolves around a spinster aunt who rents a country house for the summer along with her niece and nephew, only to find themselves entangled in a series of eerie events. The discovery of a dead body at the bottom of the house's circular staircase kicks off a complex whodunit, involving hidden rooms, secret passages, and a shadowy figure whose presence suggests that the house holds many secrets. As the protagonist takes it upon herself to unravel the mystery, she encounters a web of deceit and danger, leading to a surprising resolution that ties together the strange occurrences that have disrupted their peaceful retreat.
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