“Besides, you want the unvarnished and ungarnished truth, and I'm no hand for that. I'm a lawyer.”
Quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Work
The Circular Staircase/The Man in Lower Ten
This novel is a blend of suspense and intrigue, following a young protagonist as they uncover secrets within a mysterious house. The story unfolds through a series of events that challenge the protagonist's understanding of reality and the nature of the house itself. more
Author
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer known for her suspense novels. She is considered a pioneer in the genre of detective fiction and is often referred to as the 'Mother of Detective Fiction'. more
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