The Circular Staircase

Name: The Circular Staircase
Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart

By Mary Roberts Rinehart

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A middle-aged spinster takes a large country house for the summer with her nephew and niece and soon encounters a series of uncanny intrusions, disappearances, fires, and stolen documents tied to a local bank. Drawn into detection by circumstances, she and a detective trace secret passages, hidden rooms, and physical clues such as a misplaced ladder and a hole in a wall. Personal histories and concealed identities surface as suspects are followed and witnesses interviewed, and the narrative resolves through assembling tangible evidence and testimonies that reveal the motives and methods behind the criminal plot.

About the Author

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American author known for her contributions to the mystery and adventure genres in the early 20th century. Often referred to as the "American Agatha Christie," she gained popularity for her engaging storytelling and strong female characters. Rinehart's notable works include "A Poor Wise Man" and "Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front," which reflect her keen observations of society and her experiences during World War I. With over thirty published titles, her writing often blends elements of suspense and romance, making her a significant figure in American literature.