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Book SynopsisAn old mansion, and a killer on the loose - nurse turned private detective for the police is in more danger than ever before. Superb classic crime from 'A true mistress of the mystery' Charlotte Macleod
Trade ReviewA literary celebrity with few rivals ... she wrote more bestselling novels ... over a longer period than almost any other American writer, had two hits plays running simultaneously on Broadway, and, acting as a war correspondent, was the first journalist - man or woman - to reach the front during World War I * WASHINGTON POST *
Rinehart's prose is reminiscent of Shirley Jackson ... and she excels at the tantalising tease * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
Queen of the mystery novel * crimereads.com *
A true mistress of the mystery -- Charlotte Macleod
The capable Hilda proves herself to be a savvy sleuth with superior powers of observation. Rinehart keeps the pages turning without stinting on characterisation * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
