Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie. Rinehart published her first mystery novel The Circular Staircase in 1908, which introduced the "had I but known" narrative style. Rinehart is also considered the earliest known source of the phrase "the butler did it", in her novel The Door (1930), although the exact phrase does not appear in her work and the plot device had been used prior to that time. She also worked to tell the stories and experiences of front line soldiers during World War I, one of the first women to travel to the Belgian front lines.
The Confession
In a secluded house burdened by secrets, a woman's summer retreat descends into a terrifying journey as she uncovers a hidden past and confronts an invisible menace.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Locked Doors
A brave nurse steps into a house of secrets, locked doors, and unexplained terror, where she risks everything to uncover the shocking truth hidden within a troubled family.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Long Live the King!
A restless prince escapes his royal prison only to discover adventure, friendship, and the heavy burden of his impending crown.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
The Breaking Point
In a world of musical dreams and whispered affections, a town's hidden past threatens to expose secret desires and unravel delicate lives.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
More Tish
Get ready for laughs when three spirited friends and a mischievous donkey turn a simple walking tour into a series of side-splitting mishaps.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Bab: A Sub-Deb
A charmingly clueless young woman stumbles through friendships, romance, and societal pressures while coming of age in a bygone era.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
The Altar of Freedom
In a time of global conflict, mothers grapple with sending their sons off to war, torn between love, pride, and the heavy price of freedom.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
A Poor Wise Man
In a divided city, a young woman's return home from war forces her to face family tensions, social expectations, and her own evolving sense of self.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Dangerous Days
Amidst elegant parties and the shadow of war, a couple's strained relationship reveals the conflicts between duty and desire.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
The Window at the White Cat
When a state treasurer goes missing, his daughter hires a lawyer, leading them both into a dangerous world of political intrigue and hidden secrets.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
The Street of Seven Stars
In a foreign land, dreams collide with reality as young musicians discover the powerful chords of love, ambition, and survival.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
When a Man Marries
Get ready for lots of laughs as a dinner party falls apart because of jealous exes, missing help, and family drama!
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Through Glacier Park: Seeing America First with Howard Eaton
A band of travelers explores the American wilderness in the early 20th century, discovering the beauty of the land and the strength of human connection.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Love Stories
In a hospital, a nurse and her patient form a bond as he weaves fictional tales of romance and she confronts the harsh realities of life and loss.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Twenty-three and a half hours' leave
In the middle of war, a soldier's short leave turns wild as he tries to win a bet, finds love, and stumbles through military mishaps.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Tish : $b The chronicle of her escapades and excursions
Witness a spirited woman and her friends as they navigate life's chaos with hilarious consequences, bending rules and expectations at every turn.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Where There's a Will
In a sanatorium full of secrets and quirky characters, a dedicated worker finds herself caught in a web of mystery and romance when a new owner arrives.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
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In a world of youthful dreams and budding romance, a young woman must decide if love is enough, or if independence holds a stronger claim on her heart.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Tish plays the game
A determined woman's unusual passion and meddling schemes turn a simple golf tournament into a hilarious mess as she tries to unite two young lovers.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart
Affinities, and Other Stories
Amidst early 20th-century social gatherings and intimate picnics, friends playfully flirt with the boundaries of marriage.
By Mary Roberts Rinehart