The After House

The After House is a mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story is set on the coast of Maine, where a young couple, Rachel and Allen, are looking to start a new life together. They purchase an old house that was once used as a smuggler's den and decide to renovate it. However, strange occurrences begin to happen in the house, and Rachel starts to feel as though they are not alone.As the story progresses, Rachel learns more about the house's history and the people who used to live there. She discovers that the previous owner, Captain Scudamore, died under mysterious circumstances, and his ghost is said to haunt the house. Rachel becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about Captain Scudamore's death and the secrets that the house holds.The novel is full of suspense and intrigue as Rachel delves deeper into the history of the house and its former inhabitants. The characters are well-developed, and the plot twists keep the reader engaged until the very end. The After House is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.1929. American writer of mystery novels known for their humor and ingenuity. The novel begins: By the bequest of an elder brother, I was left enough money to see me through a small college in Ohio, and to secure me four years in a medical school in the East. Why I chose medicine I hardly know. Possibly the career of a surgeon attracted the adventurous element in me. Perhaps, coming of a family of doctors, I merely followed the line of least resistance. It may be, indirectly but inevitably, that I might be on the yacht Ella on that terrible night of August 12, more than a year ago. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.