The Man in Lower Ten (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Murder Mystery NovelBy Mary Roberts Rinehart
Length8h 3m
About this audiobook
The Man in Lower Ten is a briskly plotted mystery of murder, misdirection, and romantic intrigue, beginning with a fatal railway journey and unfolding through legal puzzles, mistaken identities, and domestic secrets. Published in 1909, it exemplifies the early twentieth-century American detective novel while anticipating Rinehart's famous "Had-I-But-Known" mode: suspense arises not only from clues, but from hindsight, withheld knowledge, and social unease. Its prose is lucid, ironic, and energetic, combining drawing-room comedy with the darker machinery of crime fiction. Mary Roberts Rinehart, often called the American Agatha Christie, brought to fiction a practical knowledge of crisis, observation, and human vulnerability shaped partly by her training as a nurse. Writing at a moment when popular magazines and serial fiction were transforming American reading habits, she developed a narrative voice alert to both plot mechanics and middle-class manners. The Man in Lower Ten helped establish her reputation as a major figure in American mystery writing. Readers who value classic detective fiction, fast narrative movement, and an intelligent blend of humor, suspense, and romance will find this novel especially rewarding. It remains a lively introduction to Rinehart's art and to the development of modern crime fiction.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TISH (Annotated)
20XVI. The Shadow of a Girl
2Introduction
21XVII. At the Farm-house Again
3Synopsis
22XVIII. A New World
4Historical Context
23XIX. At the Table Next
5I. I Go to Pittsburg
24XX. The Notes and a Bargain
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6II. A Torn Telegram
25XXI. McKnight's Theory
7III. Across the Aisle
26XXII. At the Boarding-house
8IV. Numbers Seven and Nine
27XXIII. A Night at the Laurels
9V. The Woman in the Next Cab
28XXIV. His Wife's Father
10VI. The Girl in Blue
29XXV. At the Station
11VII. A Fine Gold Chain
30XXVI. On to Richmond
12VIII. The Second Section
31XXVII. The Sea, The Sand, The Stars
13IX. The Halcyon Breakfast
32XXVIII. Alison's Story
14X. Miss West's Request
33XXIX. In the Dining-room
15XI. The Name was Sullivan
34XXX. Finer Details
16XII. The Gold Bag
35XXXI. And Only One Arm
17XIII. Faded Roses
36Analysis
18XIV. The Trap-door
37Reflection
19XV. The Cinematograph
38Memorable Quotes
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