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The Haunted Lady. Illustrated
Mary Roberts Rinehart
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Éditeur:
Asimis Books
Asimis Books
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Année de parution:
2025
2025
ISBN-13:
9786178702397
Description:
Mary Roberts Rinehart’s The Haunted Lady (1942) is a classic mystery novel that blends family drama, psychological tension, and a chilling murder investigation. With her trademark skill for suspense, Rinehart creates a story where appearances deceive and every character harbors secrets.
The novel introduces Miss Letitia (“Tish”) Carberry, a wealthy and eccentric woman who summons Dr. Alan Blake, a longtime family physician, to her estate. Though claiming to be haunted, her fears seem more delusion than reality—until she dies suddenly under suspicious circumstances. The question arises: was her death the result of age and paranoia, or something far more sinister?
When the investigation begins, layers of family intrigue and greed are gradually revealed. Relatives who appeared affectionate prove to have motives, while the stately mansion, full of shadows and locked rooms, becomes the stage for betrayal and fear.
Rinehart masterfully uses atmosphere and psychology to build tension, keeping readers guessing until the startling conclusion. The blend of domestic suspense and traditional whodunit elements reflects her reputation as the “American Agatha Christie.”
The Haunted Lady is a tale of greed, deception, and the fine line between sanity and madness. It stands as one of Rinehart’s most haunting mysteries, filled with eerie settings, flawed characters, and a powerful reminder that danger often lurks closest to home.
The novel introduces Miss Letitia (“Tish”) Carberry, a wealthy and eccentric woman who summons Dr. Alan Blake, a longtime family physician, to her estate. Though claiming to be haunted, her fears seem more delusion than reality—until she dies suddenly under suspicious circumstances. The question arises: was her death the result of age and paranoia, or something far more sinister?
When the investigation begins, layers of family intrigue and greed are gradually revealed. Relatives who appeared affectionate prove to have motives, while the stately mansion, full of shadows and locked rooms, becomes the stage for betrayal and fear.
Rinehart masterfully uses atmosphere and psychology to build tension, keeping readers guessing until the startling conclusion. The blend of domestic suspense and traditional whodunit elements reflects her reputation as the “American Agatha Christie.”
The Haunted Lady is a tale of greed, deception, and the fine line between sanity and madness. It stands as one of Rinehart’s most haunting mysteries, filled with eerie settings, flawed characters, and a powerful reminder that danger often lurks closest to home.
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