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The After House

by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Ralph Leslie is a young steward on board a millionaire's yacht. He thinks he has a dream job, but when a series of murders turns the yacht into a nightmare, Ralph must use all his wits to stay alive and uncover the truth. The first victim is a woman who is found strangled in her cabin. Then, one by one, other passengers and crew members are killed. Ralph is determined to find the killer, but the suspects are all people he knows and trusts. As the yacht sails through the open sea, Ralph must race against time to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again. But who is the killer? And why are they targeting the passengers and crew of the yacht? The After House is a classic mystery novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, one of the most popular and influential mystery writers of her time. The novel is full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns. It is sure to keep readers guessing until the very end. Call to action: Join Ralph Leslie on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind the murders on the yacht. Read The After House today! Additional notes: The novel was first published in 1914 and has been adapted into several films and television shows. It is considered to be one of the first "whodunit" novels, and it helped to popularize the genre. The novel is also notable for its strong female characters and its realistic depiction of the social and economic differences of the early 20th century.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1914

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Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer, often called the American Agatha Christie, although her first mystery novel was published 12 years before Christie's first novel in 1920. Rinehart is cons...

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