The Bat - Hardcover

Rinehart, Mary Roberts

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 080950118X ISBN 13: 9780809501182

Verlag: Wildside Press, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

A chilling and suspenseful classic, The Bat is a masterful blend of mystery, humor, and terror. When a masked criminal known as "The Bat" begins a reign of terror, a group of strangers is brought together in a remote mansion filled with dark secrets. As the night unfolds, they must unravel the clues and confront their fears to uncover the identity of the elusive villain. Packed with twists and turns, Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood's The Bat remains a timeless example of the mystery genre.

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Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer born on August 12, 1876, in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Often referred to as the "American Agatha Christie," she is best known for her contributions to the mystery genre. Rinehart's first mystery novel, The Circular Staircase, published in 1908, introduced the "had I but known" narrative style, which became a hallmark of suspense writing. Over the course of her career, she became a prolific author, publishing a variety of works, including novels, plays, and short stories, many of which were centered around mystery and intrigue. Rinehart's works were widely popular during her lifetime, and she was a significant figure in the early development of the modern mystery novel. She married Dr. Stanley Rinehart in 1896, and the couple had four children: Stanley Jr., Alan, Frederick, and Elizabeth. Rinehart received numerous accolades for her work, including a Special Edgars Award for her contributions to the genre. She passed away on September 22, 1958, in New York City at the age of 82, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of mystery writing.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 080950118X
• ISBN 13: 9780809501182
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176
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