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In "The After House," Mary Roberts Rinehart constructs a compelling blend of mystery and suspense, seamlessly intertwining elements of gothic fiction with a prevailing sense of domestic unease. Set in an eerie old house filled with secrets, the narrative unfolds through the eyes... Read Full Overview

The After House by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a gripping mystery novel that blends suspense, intrigue, and psychological tension. Set aboard a luxury yacht, the story follows the crew and passengers as they embark on what should be a peaceful journey. However, the voyage takes... Read Full Overview

Just out of the hospital and out of funds, Ralph Leslie jumps at the chance to be the steward to passengers aboard a millionaire's luxury super-yacht. But when a killer on board strikes--throwing an officer overboard and killing another officer with an axe--the yacht is awash... Read Full Overview

A hook: A quiet New England house harbours more than whispers of the past-and a choice that twists every truth into a shadow. The After House draws readers into an early twentieth century mystery where a family's glittering façade hides domestic suspense secrets, inheritance... Read Full Overview

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

Young Ralph Leslie, the steward aboard a millionaire's yacht, thought his job was smooth sailing--until his dream voyage turned into a nightmare of blood and terror. Only one hand on board seemed strong enough to stop the killer . . . but to do that he had to stay alive

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.

"An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots.