Publisher's Synopsis
At The Villa Rose is a classic mystery novel written by A. E. W. Mason. The story begins with a wealthy and beautiful young woman named Rose who disappears from her hotel in Paris. The police are baffled by the case and call in the famous detective, Hanaud, to solve the mystery.Hanaud soon discovers that Rose was last seen at a villa in the French countryside, and he sets out to investigate the strange and secretive group of people who live there. As he delves deeper into the case, Hanaud uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder.The novel is full of suspense and intrigue as Hanaud races against time to solve the case and bring the culprits to justice. Mason's writing is engaging and the plot is well-crafted, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.At The Villa Rose is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels and anyone who loves a good whodunit.""They came to me a little while ago in that cupboard there--Adele and the old woman Jeanne. They made me get up. They told me they were going to take me away. They brought my clothes and dressed me in everything I wore when I came, so that no single trace of me might be left behind. Then they tied me."" She tore off her gloves and showed them her lacerated wrists. ""I think they meant to kill me--horribly."" And she caught her breath and whimpered like a child. Her spirit was broken.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.
