Publisher's Synopsis
The After House is a mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story revolves around a man named Alec who inherits a house on the coast of Maine from his uncle. The house, known as The After House, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who drowned in the nearby waters. Alec moves into the house with his wife and daughter, but strange things begin to happen. Objects move on their own, doors open and close by themselves, and eerie sounds can be heard throughout the house. Alec becomes convinced that the ghost is real and sets out to uncover the truth behind her death. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a beautiful but mysterious woman who may hold the key to the ghost's identity. As Alec delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers secrets that threaten to destroy his family and his own sanity. The After House is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.