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Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876 - September 22, 1958) was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie, although her first mystery novel was published 14 years before Christie's.She is considered the source of the phrase "The butler did it", although... Read Full Overview

In 1914, journalist and mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart traveled to Europe alone to cover World War I for the Saturday EveningPost. This collection of her writing encompasses her observations on her travels-from meeting Winston Churchill to traveling to the English and French... Read Full Overview

About the Book- Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876 - September 22, 1958) was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie, although her first mystery novel was published 14 years before Christie's.She is considered the source of the phrase "The butler did... Read Full Overview

Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front, a classic since it was first published. Has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern... Read Full Overview

Mary Roberts Rinehart, known for her bestselling mystery novels such as The Circular Staircase published in 1907, earned a reputation as "the American Agatha Christie" through the success of her novels. Yet Rinehart was also a WWI correspondent.

After convincing her... Read Full Overview

"Kings, Queens, and Pawns" is a captivating memoir written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Rinehart gives readers a unique peek into her experiences as a war correspondent during World War I, a profession which was traditionally designated for men at the time. The autobiography takes... Read Full Overview

Mary Roberts Rinehart, known for her bestselling mystery novels such as The Circular Staircase published in 1907, earned a reputation as "the American Agatha Christie" through the success of her novels. Yet Rinehart was also a WWI correspondent.

After convincing... Read Full Overview

Mary Roberts Rinehart, known for her bestselling mystery novels such as The Circular Staircase published in 1907, earned a reputation as "the American Agatha Christie" through the success of her novels. Yet Rinehart was also a WWI correspondent.

After convincing... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Mary Roberts Rinehart, a novelist, playwright, and mother of the man whose name still graces a powerful publishing company was also a war correspondent during World War I. The book Kings, Queens and Pawns, first published in 1915, collects many of her reports. Delightful and... Read Full Overview

Mary Roberts Rinehart -- novelist, playwright, mother of the man whose name still graces a powerful publishing company -- was also a war correspondent during World War I. This volume, Kings, Queens and Pawns, first published in 1915, collects many of her reports.

Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876 - September 22, 1958) was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie, although her first mystery novel was published 14 years before Christie's.She is considered the source of the phrase "The butler did it", although she... Read Full Overview