Rinehart is considered the source of the phrase "The butler did it" from her novel The Door (1930), although the novel does not use the exact phrase.
In her groundbreaking work, "The Circular Staircase," Mary Roberts Rinehart pioneers the modern detective novel, blending elements of suspense, mystery, and the uncanny.
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This novel, finely reconstructed for modern readers by DigiCat Publishing, encapsulates the tumult and change of post-World War I America, lending it a historical context that adds layers to its narrative and thematic structure.
Mary Roberts Rinehart's expert storytelling and literary skill make this novel a must-read for fans of classic mystery literature.
This frightening legal thriller from one of America's master writers, arguably the greatest American mystery writer of her generation, is the first of Miss Cornelia Van Gorder's adventures.
The story combines elements of mystery and comedy as Cornelia Van Gorder and guests spend a stormy night at her rented summer home, searching for stolen money they believe is hidden in the house, while they are stalked by a masked criminal ...
Mary Roberts Rinehart's 'Haunted Lady' is a gripping mystery novel that follows the story of a determined female protagonist investigating a series of eerie occurrences in a stately mansion.
"The After House" remains an exciting thriller that makes readers need to figure out the web of lies and secrets that runs via this creepy tale.