The Case of Jennie Brice
1913
The Case of Jennie Brice is a 1913 murder mystery novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart, set in 1904 Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The story follows landlady Mrs. Pittman as she investigates the disappearance of her tenant, Jennie Brice, a local actress, amidst the chaos of a devastating flood. With clues such as a blood-stained rope and a missing body, Mrs. Pittman must navigate the secrets of her boarders to uncover the truth. This novel is notable for its early contribution to the detective genre and its exploration of domestic intrigue.
