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Unearth a captivating mystery with *The Haunted Lady*, a mesmerizing novel that plunges you into the world of wealthy widow Eliza Fairbanks. In this thrilling tale, Eliza's life takes a dangerous turn when she discovers arsenic in her sugar bowl and experiences ghastly nightly plagues of bats and birds. Fearing for her life, she enlists the help of Hilda Adams – a nurse turned sleuth. This engaging narrative, filled with tension and suspense, explores themes of greed, deception, and hidden motives, compelling readers to unveil the truth behind the eerie happenings at the Fairbanks mansion.
*The Haunted Lady* invites you to immerse yourself in a labyrinth of intrigue, featuring an array of quirky family members all vying for their share of the inheritance. Set within a hauntingly atmospheric estate, the story unfolds in 288 pages published by W W Norton & Company, blending mystery and classic literature seamlessly. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and classic whodunits, this book is a must-read that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
This reissue celebrates Mary Roberts Rinehart's enduring legacy, bringing back to light one of her remarkable series characters for a new generation. Available in brand new condition and with an ISBN of 9781613161609, it's a vibrant addition to your literary collection. Shipping for this item is free, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161609
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
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 ” śMiss Pinkertonť 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.
*The Haunted Lady* invites you to immerse yourself in a labyrinth of intrigue, featuring an array of quirky family members all vying for their share of the inheritance. Set within a hauntingly atmospheric estate, the story unfolds in 288 pages published by W W Norton & Company, blending mystery and classic literature seamlessly. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and classic whodunits, this book is a must-read that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.
This reissue celebrates Mary Roberts Rinehart's enduring legacy, bringing back to light one of her remarkable series characters for a new generation. Available in brand new condition and with an ISBN of 9781613161609, it's a vibrant addition to your literary collection. Shipping for this item is free, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161609
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
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 ” śMiss Pinkertonť 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.