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In my criminal work anything that wears skirts is a lady, until the law proves her otherwise. From the frayed and slovenly petticoats of the woman who owns a poultry stand in the market and who has grown wealthy by selling chickens at twelve ounces to the pound, or the silk sweep... Read Full Overview

The book starts with Margery Fleming who forces Knox to take the role of detective. First, she sets out to find her father Allan Fleming when she discovers that he has died apparently by suicide. But there is no weapon. Knox continues his search to determine who is responsible... Read Full Overview

Attorney Jack Knox adored beautiful Margery Fleming, but she adored the less-than-reputable Harry Waldrop. When Margery's father, a corrupt politician, is found dead at a shoddy social club, Jack's on the case. Then Margery's aunt disappears, with only a bloody handprint left... Read Full Overview

Corrupt politician Allan Fleming has disappeared, and his daughter Margery asks attorney Jack Knox to find him. When Fleming turns up murdered at a sleazy social club called the White Cat, Margery commissions Knox to clear her fianc , the less-than-scrupulous Harry Wardrop,... Read Full Overview

"In my criminal work, everything that wears skirts is a lady, until the law proves her otherwise," declares Jack Knox, attorney at law and narrator of this sprightly mystery. Jack's cautiously chivalrous observation is prompted by the beauty and distress of his newest client,... Read Full Overview

""The Window At The White Cat"" is a mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story follows the protagonist, Nurse Hilda Adams, who works for a wealthy family in New York City. One day, while looking out of her window, she witnesses a murder in the building across... Read Full Overview