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The Circular Staircase

By: Mary Roberts Rinehart
Narrated by: Lorna Raver
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”This is the story of how a middle-aged spinster lost her mind, deserted her domestic gods in the city, took a furnished house for the summer out of town, and found herself involved in one of those mysterious crimes that keep our newspapers and detective agencies happy and prosperous.” So begins The Circular Staircase, a book which has been hailed as the best novel by the most important American woman mystery writer of our time.

Rachel Innes was relieved when Gertrude and Halsey arrived to keep their dear old aunt company and allow her the courtesy of a decent night’s sleep. Unfortunately, the explosive sound of a revolver shot the next night shattered Rachel’s hopes. And the body at the foot of the circular staircase ensured many sleepless nights to follow.

Public Domain (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Mystery Fiction Suspense Classic Mystery
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my first Rhineheart and not my last.

such beautiful narration. i am looking forward to more from Rhineheart after this strong start. Very enjoyable story and beautifully paced.

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long soporific tale

struggled to remain awake and listen. The language is over a century old and very quaint.

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