The Case of Jennie Brice

The Case Of Jennie Brice is a mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story revolves around the disappearance of a wealthy socialite named Jennie Brice. The novel is set in the early 20th century in a small town in the United States.The main character of the novel is a nurse named Hilda Adams, who has been hired to take care of Jennie Brice's sick husband. When Mrs. Brice disappears, Hilda becomes involved in the investigation and begins to uncover a web of secrets and lies surrounding the wealthy family.As Hilda delves deeper into the case, she discovers that the Brice family has a dark past and that many people had a motive to harm Mrs. Brice. Along the way, Hilda also finds herself falling in love with the handsome detective assigned to the case.The Case Of Jennie Brice is a classic mystery novel that combines suspense, romance, and intrigue. It is a well-written and engaging story that keeps readers guessing until the very end.He had not overheard any words, but their voices were quarrelsome, and once he heard a chair or some article of furniture overthrown. Was awakened about two by footsteps on the stairs, followed by the sound of oars in the lower hall. He told his story plainly and simply. Under cross-examination admitted that he was fond of detective stories and had tried to write one himself; that he had said at the store that he would like to see that ""conceited ass"" swing, referring to the prisoner; that he had sent flowers to Jennie Brice at the theater, and had made a few advances to her, without success.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.