Books like The Window At The White Cat by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart’s 1910 mystery‑romance follows a beautiful girl whose father vanishes, prompting her to enlist a well‑meaning but inept lawyer. Their investigation leads them through the shady White Cat club—where corrupt politicians gather—and encounters a detective, a reporter, and a pair of charming elderly ladies. With each new clue, the search turns darker, culminating in a shocking murder. The book exemplifies Rinehart’s early ‘Had‑I‑But‑Knew’ mystery style, featuring a Gothic heroine who finds herself in perilous situations and trusting the wrong people.
First publish date: 1910
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Mary Roberts Rinehart
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