This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Constance Dunlap is a young woman whom chance turns amateur criminal after the death of her husband. She constantly finds herself matching wits with a somewhat shady detective Drummond, who is apparently out to get her by hook or crook.

Mary Roberts Rinehart's classic mystery novels, 'The Circular Staircase' and 'The Bat', showcase her impressive ability to craft intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue. Set in the early 1900s, these novels are prime examples of the American Golden Age detective fiction genre, with Rinehart's distinctive writing style blending elements of mystery, humor, and romance seamlessly. 'The Circular Staircase' follows a spinster named Rachel Innes as she becomes embroiled in a complex murder case at a remote country house, while 'The Bat' centers around a notorious criminal on the loose terrorizing a small town. Rinehart's meticulous attention to detail and clever use of misdirection keep readers guessing until the very end. Mary Roberts Rinehart, known as the American Agatha Christie, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a nurse during World War I to bring a sense of authenticity and depth to her characters and settings. Her pioneering work in the mystery genre paved the way for future generations of crime writers, earning her a well-deserved reputation as a master storyteller. Fans of classic detective fiction and thrilling mysteries will be captivated by Mary Roberts Rinehart's timeless tales of murder and suspense. Whether you are a seasoned mystery enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, 'The Circular Staircase' and 'The Bat' are must-reads that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: The Innocence of Father Brown: The Blue Cross The Secret Garden The Queer Feet The Flying Stars The Invisible Man The Honour of Israel Gow The Wrong Shape The Sins of Prince Saradine The Hammer of God The Eye of Apollo The Sign of the Broken Sword The Three Tools of Death The Wisdom of Father Brown: The Absence of Mr Glass The Paradise of Thieves The Duel of Dr Hirsch The Man in the Passage The Mistake of the Machine The Head of Caesar The Purple Wig The Perishing of the Pendragons The God of the Gongs The Salad of Colonel Cray The Strange Crime of John Boulnois The Fairy Tale of Father Brown The Incredulity of Father Brown: The Resurrection of Father Brown The Arrow of Heaven The Oracle of the Dog The Miracle of Moon Crescent The Curse of the Golden Cross The Dagger with Wings The Doom of the Darnaways The Ghost of Gideon Wise The Secret of Father Brown: The Secret of Father Brown The Mirror of the Magistrate The Man With Two Beards The Song of the Flying Fish The Actor and the Alibi The Vanishing of Vaudrey The Worst Crime in the World The Red Moon of Meru The Chief Mourner of Marne The Secret of Flambeau The Scandal of Father Brown: The Scandal of Father Brown The Quick One The Blast of the Book The Green Man The Pursuit of Mr Blue The Crime of the Communist The Point of a Pin The Insoluble Problem The Vampire of the Village Uncollected Stories: The Donnington Affair ... Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. He is often referred to as the "prince of paradox". Chesterton is best known for his fictional priest-detective Father Brown, but also for his reasoned apologetics.

My idea of the thing, Jameson,” continued Kennedy, “is that the professor of criminal science ought to work with, not against, the regular detectives. They’ re all right. They’ re indispensable, of course. Half the secret of success nowadays is organisation. The professor of criminal science should be merely what the professor in a technical school often is—a sort of consulting engineer. For instance, I believe that organisation plus science would go far toward clearing up that Wall Street case I see you are reading...FROM THE BOOKS.

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