The Circular Staircase

This is the story of how a middleaged spinster lost her mind, deserted her domestic gods in the city, took a furnished house for the summer out of town, and found herself involved in one of those mysterious crimes that keep our newspapers and detective agencies happy and prosperous. So begins The Circular Staircase, a book which has been hailed as the best novel by the most important American woman mystery writer of our time. Rachel Innes was relieved when Gertrude and Halsey arrived to keep their dear old aunt company and allow her the courtesy of a decent nights sleep. Unfortunately, the explosive sound of a revolver shot the next night shattered Rachels hopes. And the body at the foot of the circular staircase ensured many sleepless nights to follow.