Books like Haunted lady by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Mary Roberts Rinehart’s classic mystery follows Hilda Adams, a young nurse who arrives at the Fairbanks estate to care for the eccentric old Eliza Fairbanks. Initially warned of Eliza’s fragile imagination, Hilda soon learns that the terror haunting the household is far more sinister than mere madness. The house of the Fairbanks family is steeped in secrets, and every resident—from the charming heir to the unseen manipulator—bears a hidden agenda. As Hilda delves deeper, the sinister force that has plagued Eliza threatens to claim her as its next victim, forcing Hilda to confront the terrifying mystery that binds their fates. Rinehart’s tale blends gothic suspense with detective intrigue, showcasing her skillful plotting and atmospheric setting, and remains a staple of early 20th‑century American mystery fiction.

First publish date: 1942