The Circular Staircase

The novel is known for its intricate plot and engaging storytelling. It follows the adventures of Rachel Innes an elderly spinster who rents a country house called Sunnyside for the summer. Rachel is accompanied by her niece Halsey and her nephew Gertrude as well as various other houseguests. Soon after their arrival strange and unsettling events begin to occur at Sunnyside. There are mysterious noises sightings of shadowy figures and a murder in the house. Rachel Innes becomes determined to uncover the truth behind these events leading her to investigate the secrets of the circular staircase in the house. Mary Roberts Rinehart''s novel combines elements of mystery suspense and humor and it has been praised for its well-drawn characters and intricate plotting. The Circular Staircase is a classic of early 20th-century mystery fiction and is still enjoyed by fans of the genre today.