Tish - Rinehart, Mary Roberts

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Résumé :
Classic young-adult novel by the renowned mystery writer. According to Wikipedia: Mary Roberts Rinehart (August 12, 1876-September 22, 1958) was a prolific author often called the American Agatha Christie. She is considered the source of the phrase The butler did it, although she did not actually use the phrase herself, and also considered to have invented the Had-I-But-Known school of mystery writing... Rinehart wrote hundreds of short stories, poems, travelogues and special articles. Many of her books and plays were adapted for movies, such as The Bat (1926), The Bat Whispers (1930), and The Bat (1959). While many of her books were best-sellers, critics were most appreciative of her murder mysteries. Rinehart, in The Circular Staircase (1908), is credited with inventing the Had-I-But-Known school of mystery writing. The Circular Staircase is a novel in which a middle-aged spinster is persuaded by her niece and nephew to rent a country house for the summer. The house they choose belonged to a bank defaulter who had hidden stolen securities in the walls. The gentle, peace-loving trio is plunged into a series of crimes solved with the help of the aunt. This novel is credited with being the first in the Had-I-But-Known school. The Had-I-But-Known mystery novel is one where the principal character (frequently female) does less than sensible things in connection with a crime which have the effect of prolonging the action of the novel. Ogden Nash parodied the school in his poem Don't Guess Let Me Tell You: Sometimes the Had I But Known then what I know now I could have saved at least three lives by revealing to the Inspector the conversation I heard through that fortuitous hole in the floor. The phrase The butler did it, which has become a clich?, came from Rinehart's novel The Door, in which the butler actually did do it, although that exact phrase does not actually appear in the work. Tim Kelly adapted Rinehart's play into a musical The Butler Did It, Singing. This play includes five lead female roles and five lead male roles.

Biographie:
American author Mary Roberts Rinehart, sometimes known as the American Agatha Christie, was born on August 12, 1876, and died on September 22, 1958. In 1908, she released The Circular Staircase, her debut mystery book, which included the had I but known narrative tense. In her book The Door, she is credited with creating the the butler did it story device (1930). Mary Ella Roberts, who is now known as Rinehart, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's Allegheny City. She published The Circular Staircase in 1907, the book that made her a household name. She made articles for The Saturday Evening Post that influenced middle-class American taste and behavior. Glen Osborne Borough now has a Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park there. Sometimes, Rinehart's business success clashed with her responsibilities as a wife and mother in the home. During World War I, she worked as a war journalist for The Saturday Evening Post, one of her many adventurous pursuits. Rinehart underwent a radical mastectomy as a result of her breast cancer. Her 25-year Filipino cook employee attempted to stab her with knives in 1947. She passed away at the age of 82 at her New York City residence at 630 Park Avenue

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Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876-1958) was a prolific American author known for her contributions to mystery and romance genres. Often referred to as the American Agatha Christie, she gained fame for her engaging storytelling and memorable characters. Born in Pennsylvania, Rinehart began her career as a nurse during World War I, which influenced her writing and perspective on human nature. Rinehart's most famous works include The Circular Staircase, A Poor Wise Man, Sight Unseen, and The Bat, which popularized the detective fiction genre. Her writing often combines elements of suspense, humor, and social commentary. In addition to novels, Rinehart wrote plays and short stories, earning acclaim and commercial success. Her ability to blend romance with mystery resonated with audiences, making her one of the best-selling authors of her time. Today, Rinehart's work continues to influence writers and entertain readers, solidifying her legacy in American literature....