Mary Roberts Rinehart's novel 'K.' is a gripping mystery story that follows the investigation of a murder in a small town. Written in Rinehart's signature style of suspenseful storytelling and vivid character development, 'K.' keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Rinehart masterfully weaves together elements of crime, psychology, and social commentary to create a complex narrative that delves into the darker side of human nature. Set in the early 20th century, the novel captures the essence of the time period with its detailed descriptions and insightful observations. Rinehart's skillful use of language and pacing make 'K.' a compelling read for fans of the mystery genre. Mary Roberts Rinehart, known as the 'American Agatha Christie,' drew inspiration from her own experiences as a nurse during World War I to write 'K.' Her unique perspective and attention to detail shine through in the novel, making it a standout in her impressive body of work. I highly recommend 'K.' to anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery novel that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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- 114 books
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876–1958) was one of the United States’s most popular early mystery authors. Born in Pittsburgh to a clerk at a sewing machine agency, Rinehart trained as a nurse and married a doctor after her graduation from nursing school. She wrote fiction in her spare time until a stock market crash sent her and her young husband into debt, forcing her to lean on her writing to pay the bills. Her first two novels, The Circular Staircase (1908) and The Man in Lower Ten (1909), established her as a bright young talent, and it wasn’t long before she was one of the nation’s most popular mystery novelists. Among her dozens of novels are The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry (1911), which began a six-book series, and The Bat (originally published in 1920 as a play), which was among the inspirations for Bob Kane’s Batman. Credited with inventing the phrase “The butler did it,” Rinehart is often called an American Agatha Christie, even though she began writing much earlier than Christie, and was much more popular during her heyday.
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