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Like the best of Mary Roberts Rinehart's novels, A Poor Wise Man combines a number of literary elements—romance, intrigue, and mystery—which unfold against the backdrop of war and political unrest. Fans of historical romance and classic mystery will enjoy this read.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-551-8

This emotionally gripping novel blends Mary Roberts Rinehart's two fortes—mystery and romance. When a mysterious stranger who calls himself 'K' enters her life, nurse-in-training Sidney can sense that he's running away from something. But before she can learn more about his tragic past, the pair find themselves falling hopelessly in love. Can their romance transcend his troubles?
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-552-5

Mary Roberts Rinehart rose to literary acclaim as a mystery writer and eventually became known as the "American Agatha Christie." In Sight Unseen, Rinehart strays somewhat from the formula that made her famous, incorporating supernatural elements into the mystery at the heart of the novel. If you're looking for a fast-paced read that will send shivers down your spine, put Sight Unseen on your must-read list.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-544-0

If duty called, would you leave the confines of your cushy life to dedicate yourself to the service of the greater good? That's what Sara Lee, the altruistic heroine of Mary Roberts Rinehart's The Amazing Interlude, decides to do amidst the terror and tumult of World War I. Based on the author's own experiences as one of the first prominent female war correspondents, this novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the horror of war—and a heartening look at the miracle of human kindness and connection.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-403-2

Known for her tightly plotted mysteries, American author Mary Roberts Rinehart hits it out of the park with The Breaking Point. A gem from the golden era of detective fiction, the novel follows seemingly timid protagonist Elizabeth Wheeler, whose placid existence is thrown into disarray by a murder. Forced into the role of detective, Elizabeth tries to set things right again. Dive into The Breaking Point for an enthralling whodunit.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62011-997-6

Fans of golden-age mystery fiction, you're definitely in for a treat. This novel has it all: skillful writing, a drum-tight plot, and snappy, witty dialogue. The Circular Staircase is about Rachel Innes, a well-to-do woman of a certain age. Her Pittsburgh manse is in need of an overhaul, so she decides to spend some time at the country home of a friend to escape the hustle and bustle of the remodeling process. But what appears at first to be a quaint rural outpost soon reveals itself to be the epicenter of a beguiling puzzle.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-554-9

Mary Roberts Rinehart earned the nickname "The American Agatha Christie" by producing a vast body of tightly plotted mystery and detective fiction that influenced many subsequent writers in the genre. In The Man in Lower Ten, Rinehart's detective delves into a man's mysterious death on a passenger train.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62012-199-3

Known as the American Agatha Christie, Mary Roberts Rinehart wrote romances in addition to the mysteries with which she rose to widespread acclaim. The Window at the White Cat contains elements of both genres, focusing on a misbegotten love triangle that veers wildly toward a tragic end. When a less-than-ethical politico is found dead, attorney Jack Knox attempts to shake himself from his lovelorn stupor and solve the crime.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-548-8

Though not exactly a mystery in the traditional sense, Mary Roberts Rinehart's Where There's a Will certainly has its fair share of intrigue, chicanery and deception. At stake is the ownership of Hope Springs, a family-owned health resort whose future appears uncertain in the aftermath of the longtime manager's demise. When a well-meaning group of employees band together to try to take matters into their own hands, all hell breaks loose.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-546-4