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The Haunted Lady (American Mystery Classics) (udgave 2020)

af Mary Roberts Rinehart (Forfatter)

Serier: Hilda Adams (4)

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The arsenic in her sugar bowl was wealthy widow Eliza Fairbanks' first clue that somebody wanted her dead. The nightly plagues of bats, birds, and rats unleashed in her bedroom were the second indication, an obvious attempt to scare the life out of the delicate dowager. So instead of calling the exterminator, Eliza calls the cops, who send Hilda Adams -- "Miss Pinkerton" to the folks at the bureau -- to go undercover and investigate. Hilda Adams is a nurse, not a detective -- at least, not technically speaking. But then, nurses do have the opportunity to see things that the police can't, and to witness the inner workings of a household when the authorities aren't around. From the moment Adams arrives at the Fairbanks mansion, confronted by a swarm of shady and oddball relatives, many of whom seem desperate for their inheritance, it's clear that something unseemly is at work in the estate. But not even she is prepared for the web of intrigue that awaits her therein. Reissued for the first time in over twenty years, and featuring one of Mary Roberts Rinehart's only series characters, The Haunted Lady is the thrilling follow-up to Miss Pinkerton, also available from American Mystery Classics. The books can be read in any order.… (mere)
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Titel:The Haunted Lady (American Mystery Classics)
Forfattere:Mary Roberts Rinehart (Forfatter)
Info:American Mystery Classics (2020), Edition: Reprint, 288 pages
Samlinger:Dit bibliotek, Personal shelves
Vurdering:****1/2
Nøgleord:fiction, mystery

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At the end of [b:Miss Pinkerton|41817423|Miss Pinkerton|Mary Roberts Rinehart|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1539916174l/41817423._SY75_.jpg|1657017], Hilda basically receives a proposal from Inspector Patton:
“I suppose she knows that there is one case she can have for life... You can let me know when you want to take a case again, little Miss Pinkerton... A very long and hard case, involving a life sentence, chains and what have you..."

So, I started The Haunted Lady, the next book in the series, looking forward to seeing the result of that proposal. But not only did Rinehart completely throw that proposal out the window, pretending it never happened, she also changed the Inspector character, switching his name to Inspector Fuller. Yet the back history, of a shared work history and pet-name, remains the same.

What the hell, Mary Roberts Rinehart?!

I searched the Internet for some kind of explanation, but there isn't one. No one seems to know why the proposal plotline was abandoned/forgotten, or why the inspector character abruptly changed, or anything. Really annoying.


Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss. ( )
  fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |
June 1941. Mrs Eliza Fairbanks is convinced that someone is trying to scare her, probably to her death. Bats and rats have been found in her room, but no-one knows how they have been introduced into the room. Inspector Fuller decides to put his 'Miss Pinkerton' or Nurse Hilda Adams into the house to watch over the old lady. But Nurse Adams fails as one morning Mrs Eliza Fairbanks is found dead, but how did this occur.
An enjoyable story as the mystery unfolds, with Hilda finding a few clues as she investigates and solves the case.
Originally written in 1942
A NetGalley Book ( )
  Vesper1931 | Jul 29, 2021 |
spinster nurse tries to prevent murder of elderly matriarch
  ritaer | Jun 29, 2021 |
The Haunted Lady by Mary Roberts Rinehart is the 2nd novel in The Hilda Adams Mysteries. Hilda Adams is looking forward to a relaxing evening after her latest assignment ends. Unfortunately, Hilda receives a call asking her to take on a special assignment. Eliza Fairbanks claims there have been bats in her sealed bedroom as well as other creatures. Eliza is making some outrageous claims. Dr. Brooke wants Hilda to investigate. Hilda quickly packs a bag and heads to the Fairbanks home. Hilda meets Eliza and finds the elderly woman to be quite sane. Eliza believes someone is trying to kill her. Unfortunately, Eliza is soon proven correct when she is found dead in her room. Can Hilda find Eliza’s killer? The Haunted Lady was originally written in 1942. I enjoy reading these older mystery novels. I thought it was well-written with an interesting cast of characters. I quickly found myself drawn into the story. I liked Nurse Hilda Adams who is a keen observer. The mystery was well-done and there were some clever details. I appreciated that it had a nice wrap-up with the strange happenings explained in an easy to understand manner. The mystery was fun to solve. I did find the ending to be a little odd and unsatisfying. I appreciated the introduction written by Otto Penzler with information about Mary Roberts Rinehart writing career and her style of writing. The Haunted Lady is a pleasing historical mystery with baffling bats, a fighting family, a secure room, a nosey nurse, and a mysterious murder. ( )
  Kris_Anderson | Mar 30, 2021 |
Pretty standard fare, all the characters are here.I guess I need to read the first one of these Hilda Adams books, Miss Pinkerton? Not really sure I’m getting why she works for the police? She doesn’t work for the police she’s a nurse. Do they hire her? Seems strange. Anyway, good fun. ( )
  BooksForDinner | Dec 18, 2020 |
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The arsenic in her sugar bowl was wealthy widow Eliza Fairbanks' first clue that somebody wanted her dead. The nightly plagues of bats, birds, and rats unleashed in her bedroom were the second indication, an obvious attempt to scare the life out of the delicate dowager. So instead of calling the exterminator, Eliza calls the cops, who send Hilda Adams -- "Miss Pinkerton" to the folks at the bureau -- to go undercover and investigate. Hilda Adams is a nurse, not a detective -- at least, not technically speaking. But then, nurses do have the opportunity to see things that the police can't, and to witness the inner workings of a household when the authorities aren't around. From the moment Adams arrives at the Fairbanks mansion, confronted by a swarm of shady and oddball relatives, many of whom seem desperate for their inheritance, it's clear that something unseemly is at work in the estate. But not even she is prepared for the web of intrigue that awaits her therein. Reissued for the first time in over twenty years, and featuring one of Mary Roberts Rinehart's only series characters, The Haunted Lady is the thrilling follow-up to Miss Pinkerton, also available from American Mystery Classics. The books can be read in any order.

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