Mary Roberts Rinehart Libros

Contains four complete stories: "The After House," "The Buckled Bag," "Locked Doors," "The Red Lamp."

Exploring early twentieth-century travel, this collection of seven tales highlights Mary Roberts Rinehart's adventures in the West, from fishing in Puget Sound to hiking the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel trail. Known primarily for her mystery novels, Rinehart's travel writing showcases her keen observations and humorous insights into the challenges and joys of the era. Her vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling provide a captivating glimpse into the experiences of fellow travelers, making her narratives resonate with today's adventurers.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of a historical work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations from its original publication. The reprint aims to protect and promote classic literature by offering high-quality, modern editions that remain faithful to the original text, making it accessible to contemporary readers.

An elite older lady, along with her anxious Irish maid and niece, spends the summer in a country house that comes with its own set of mysterious servants. As strange events unfold within the mansion, they become entangled in a plot involving the recent death of the homeowner, a banker, and the subsequent failure of his bank. Suspicion arises around a charming young bank clerk, who captures the heart of the niece, adding to the tension and intrigue of their summer retreat.

In this twisty whodunnit from "the grand dame of American crime fiction" (CrimeReads), the murder of a wealthy widow brings the secrets of her aristocratic neighbors to light Even in the early 1930s, Crescent Place is a neighborhood out of the past. The five Victorian mansions and the remote patch of pasture placed between them have the air of the 1890s, even as the city—once miles away from this idyllic retreat—encroaches and surrounds the enclave. But while these rarified residences may appear calm on the outside, their isolated interiors contain dark secrets, prolonged feuds, and generations of high-toned trouble. In these houses are a husband and wife who fight constantly, and another couple who hasn’t spoken to each other in two decades. There is a widow in permanent mourning and a daughter whom the newspapers call psychotic. And there is a bedridden old woman who is about to be killed with an ax. When her murder shatters the well-mannered quiet of the cul-de-sac, the tabloids delight in trumpeting Crescent Place’s peculiarities. But as the search for the killer intensifies, it becomes clear that the area’s strangest secrets have yet to be revealed. A suspenseful mystery enriched by sly social satire and set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, The Album is a memorable whodunnit from one of the most beloved and best selling authors of the Golden Age era.

Mary Roberts Rinehart, an influential American writer, is often compared to Agatha Christie and is credited with popularizing the mystery genre. Known for her innovative narrative style, she is associated with the phrase "The butler did it," although she never used it. Rinehart is recognized for pioneering the "Had-I-But-Known" approach in mystery writing, which adds a layer of suspense and intrigue to her stories. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on the genre, shaping the way mysteries are crafted and enjoyed.

Someone’s trying to kill the head of the Fairbanks estate, and only her nurse can protect her. The arsenic in her sugar bowl was wealthy widow Eliza Fairbanks’ first clue that somebody wanted her dead. The nightly plagues of bats, birds, and rats unleashed in her bedroom were the second indication, an obvious attempt to scare the life out of the delicate dowager. So instead of calling the exterminator, Eliza calls the cops, who send Hilda Adams — “Miss Pinkerton” to the folks at the bureau — to go undercover and investigate. Hilda Adams is a nurse, not a detective — at least, not technically speaking. But then, nurses do have the opportunity to see things that the police can’t, and to witness the inner workings of a household when the authorities aren’t around. From the moment Adams arrives at the Fairbanks mansion, confronted by a swarm of shady and oddball relatives, many of whom seem desperate for their inheritance, it’s clear that something unseemly is at work in the estate. But not even she is prepared for the web of intrigue that awaits her therein. Reissued for the first time in over twenty years, and featuring one of Mary Roberts Rinehart’s only series characters, The Haunted Lady is the thrilling follow-up to Miss Pinkerton, also available from American Mystery Classics. The books can be read in any order.

Set against the backdrop of Glacier National Park, this travelogue captures Mary Roberts Rinehart's adventurous journey through Montana in 1916. Accompanied by a diverse group of tourists and guided by the seasoned Howard Eaton, Rinehart vividly describes the stunning landscapes and her fellow travelers with wit and charm. Her engaging narrative, reprinted with a foreword by her grandson Rick Rinehart, continues to resonate, showcasing her unique perspective as both a mystery writer and a keen observer of life on the trail.

Experience the adventurous spirit of 1916 as Mary Roberts Rinehart explores the breathtaking landscapes of Glacier and the North Cascades national parks. Through her vivid storytelling, readers will be transported to the great outdoors, sharing in the excitement and challenges of camping in these stunning natural settings. Rinehart's reflections on nature and her engaging narratives offer a unique glimpse into early 20th-century outdoor life and the beauty of America's wilderness.

Set in the pre-World War I era, the story follows Bab, a young woman who feels stifled by her family's expectations, particularly in contrast to her sister, the official debutante. As societal roles for women begin to evolve, Bab embarks on a journey of self-discovery filled with misadventures and mysteries, striving to assert her independence and challenge the norms of her time.