Mary Roberts Rinehart
Born	1876
Died	1958 (aged 82)
Language	English
Genre	Detective Fiction, Mystery
Nationality	American
Gender	Female

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American author who primarily wrote in English.

Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876–1958) was an American author known as the “American Agatha Christie” for her mystery novels. Her works, including “The Circular Staircase” and “The Bat,” popularized the mystery genre and introduced elements of suspense and detective fiction to American literature. Rinehart’s novels continue to be enjoyed by mystery enthusiasts.

Short Stories written by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Are We Downhearted? No! 1912 - I There are certain people who will never understand this story, people who live their lives by rule of thumb.… ... Read more
Blessing of a Good Deed 1912 - "I should like to do that, every day, for a year to come," said Mr. William Everett, rubbing his hands… ... Read more
Euthanasy 1912 - "You remember Anna May, who sewed for you about a year ago?" said one fashionably-dressed lady to another. "That pale,… ... Read more
Gentle Hand 1912 - I did not hear the maiden's name; but in my thought I have ever since called her "Gentle Hand." What… ... Read more
God’s Fool 1912 - I The great God endows His children variously. To some He gives intellect--and they move the earth. To some He… ... Read more
How to Destroy a Good Business 1912 - CHAPTER I. "Well, Mr. Tompkins, what do you think about it? I wish you would speak. I've been talking at… ... Read more
In the Pavillion 1912 - I Now, had Billy Grant really died there would be no story. The story is to relate how he nearly… ... Read more
Jane 1912 - I Having retired to a hospital to sulk, Jane remained there. The family came and sat by her bed uncomfortably… ... Read more
Locked Doors 1912 - I You promised, I reminded Mr. Patton, to play with cards on the table. My dear young lady, he replied,… ... Read more
Marrying Well 1912 - "And so, dear," said Mrs. Waring to her beautiful niece, Fanny Lovering, "you are about becoming a bride." The aunt… ... Read more
Match-Making 1912 - "You are a sly girl, Mary." "Not by general reputation, I believe, Mrs. Martindale." "Oh no. Every one thinks you… ... Read more
Paying the Doctor 1912 - After a day of unusual anxiety and fatigue, Dr. Elton found himself snugly wrapped up in a liberal quantity of… ... Read more
Shadows from a Clouded Brow 1912 - A little thing clouded the brow of Mrs. Abercrombie--a very little thing. But if she had known how wide the… ... Read more
The Altar of Freedom 1912 - We are virtually at war. By the time this is published, perhaps the declaration will have been made. And even… ... Read more
The Game 1912 - I The Red Un was very red; even his freckles were red rather than copper-coloured. And he was more prodigal… ... Read more
The Lay Preacher 1912 - Whether the Rev. Andrew Adkin had or had not a call to preach, is more than we can say. Enough,… ... Read more
The Little Bound-Boy 1912 - In a miserable old house, in Commerce street, north of Pratt street Baltimore,--there are fine stores there now--lived a shoemaker,… ... Read more
The Miracle 1912 - I Big Mary was sweeping the ward with a broom muffled in a white bag. In the breeze from the… ... Read more
The Return; or, Who is It? 1912 - "It's nearly a year now since I was home," said Lucy Gray to her husband; "and so you must let… ... Read more
The Two Invalids 1912 - The chamber in which the sick woman lay was furnished with every thing that taste could desire or comfort demand.… ... Read more
The Valley of Oblivion 1912 - She was a dear, Mrs. Osborne said, dealing the cards with a twist of deft white wrists, but so casual… ... Read more
Three Scenes in the Life of a Worldling 1912 - SCENE FIRST. "It is in vain to urge me, brother Robert. Out into the world I must go. The impulse… ... Read more
Twenty-Two 1912 - I The Probationer's name was really Nella Jane Brown, but she was entered in the training school as N. Jane… ... Read more
Will It Pay? 1912 - "I want an hour of your time this morning," said Mr. Smith, as he entered the counting-room of his neighbour,… ... Read more