The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart
A Mystery Novel
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.
The 2731st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1908
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 40th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- Haycraft-Queen Cornerstones (Murder For Pleasure (Book))
- Keating’s 100 best crime and mystery books (Book)