The Wall

By: Mary Roberts Rinehart

Narrated by: Dana Vannis

Murder visits a seaside mansion in this gothic mystery from the number one New York Times best-selling author known as the American Agatha Christie.

The house called Sunset has been Marcia's summer home for her entire life. Both of her parents died there, and she and her brother spent their youth exploring its rambling hallways and seaside grounds. They love the old house, but Marcia's sister-in-law has never taken to it. Juliette loathes the sea and soon comes to loathe her husband as well. After they divorce, Juliette pays a final visit to Sunset, demanding alimony. She is there for a few tense days before she disappears. It takes them a week to find her body.

The peace at Sunset has been shattered, and Marcia must work quickly to keep her beloved childhood home from being forever spoiled. Somewhere in the creaky old mansion, a murderer lurks. Will Marcia be accused of the crime? Or will she be the next victim?

©1938 Mary Roberts Rinehart (P)2021 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

My Favorite MRR title..so much charm!

This is my favorite Mary Robert's Rinehart for sure. lots of charm, looks of cozy, vintage feel, great solution... a real classic!

A mystery

this genre is not often available in the 2000's and I truly miss it. I own all of her books and have visited them many times over the years, hearing the story is a treat. As usual I was pulled into the lives of the characters, all the threads were woven together for an acceptable conclusion. This may be too mild for many but it is just right for me, life at present is full of violence and. I don't need more from my literature.

Too long!

I have been a fan of Roberts for years but this novel needs lots of editing. Too many characters and plot directions. The use of foreshadowing becomes tedious. The narrator is flat which does not help an overlong story. I made it through bout 2/3 before I had to quit.

Horrible Narration

Couldn't enjoy due to horrible narration. I just wanted it the book to be done.