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The Case of Jennie Brice

1913

Mary Roberts Rinehart

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The Case of Jennie Brice

Mary Roberts Rinehart

1913

American Literature, Novels

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.

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A murder mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a devastating flood i...

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The Case of Jennie Brice is a 1913 crime novel by the American writer Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876–1956) set in 1904 in A...

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A blood-stained rope and towel, and a missing tenant, convince Mrs. Pittman that a murder has been committed in her boar...

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