The Circular Staircase
The Circular Staircase
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York, New York • 1900s
2004
Adult
13+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Circular Staircase, a woman named Rachel Innes rents a country house for the summer, only to find it enveloped in mystery. Events unfold at the mansion, involving unexpected deaths and hidden secrets. Rachel, with the help of her niece and nephew, unravels a complex plot, exploring themes of intrigue and discovery within a suspenseful narrative.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rinehart's The Circular Staircase captivates with its suspenseful plot and pioneering role in the mystery genre. Readers appreciate its atmospheric setting and clever twists. However, some find the pacing uneven and the character development lacking. Overall, it's a thrilling classic that laid the groundwork for future detective fiction.
Who Should Read The Circular Staircase?
A reader who enjoys The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart would likely appreciate classic mystery tales with suspenseful and gothic elements. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series or Agatha Christie's works would enjoy unraveling the plot's intricate twists.
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Novel • Fiction
New York, New York • 1900s
2004
Adult
13+ years
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