Das horchende Haus.
- 173 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Mabel Seeley crafted compelling mystery novels, each meticulously set in the American Midwest during a bygone era. Her narratives are renowned for their atmospheric depth and psychological intrigue, drawing readers into intricately plotted tales. Seeley excelled at building suspense through rich descriptions of setting and nuanced character motivations. Her works stand as testaments to her skill in weaving enduring suspense and capturing the essence of the past.


Born In Minnesota, Mabel Seeley (1903-1991) was this state's answer to Agatha Christie. In The Chuckling Fingers she tells of the weird and strange events that beset the Heaton family, Minnesota lumber tycoons, at their remote, pine-forested estate called "Fiddler's Fingers" on Lake Superior. Seeley's fourth murder mystery in as many years, The Chuckling Fingers was promoted as the mystery novel of the year when it was published in 1941.