The After House

The After House by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a thrilling mystery novel that follows the story of a young widow named Lizzie Allen, who moves into a seaside cottage called the After House after her husband's death. The cottage is said to be haunted by the ghost of the previous owner, a sea captain who died under mysterious circumstances. Lizzie soon finds herself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger as she uncovers a plot to smuggle illegal goods through the nearby harbor. With the help of a handsome young sailor, Lizzie sets out to solve the mystery and bring the criminals to justice, all while dealing with her own personal demons and the ghostly presence in the After House.The novel is filled with suspenseful twists and turns, as well as vivid descriptions of life on the coast of Maine in the early 1900s. Rinehart's writing is engaging and atmospheric, drawing the reader into the story and keeping them on the edge of their seat until the very end. Overall, The After House is a classic mystery novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone looking for a gripping and entertaining read.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.