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Set against a backdrop of mystery, the story follows a middle-aged spinster who, encouraged by her niece and nephew, rents a country house previously owned by a bank defaulter. As they settle in, they become embroiled in a series of crimes linked to hidden stolen securities. This novel is pivotal in establishing the "Had-I-But-Known" style of mystery writing, where the protagonist's questionable decisions extend the plot. Rinehart's influence on the genre is notable, with her contributions shaping classic mystery tropes still referenced today.
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Tish, Mary Roberts Rinehart
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Tish
- Subtitle
- The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Roberts Rinehart
- Publisher
- Bibliotech Press
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9781647992125
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery Novels, Humor, Classics, Short Stories, American Literature
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of mystery, the story follows a middle-aged spinster who, encouraged by her niece and nephew, rents a country house previously owned by a bank defaulter. As they settle in, they become embroiled in a series of crimes linked to hidden stolen securities. This novel is pivotal in establishing the "Had-I-But-Known" style of mystery writing, where the protagonist's questionable decisions extend the plot. Rinehart's influence on the genre is notable, with her contributions shaping classic mystery tropes still referenced today.