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The Man in Lower Ten
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025822358
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.18
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Man in Lower Ten is a high-stakes mystery that weaves together legal intrigue, a harrowing train journey, and a baffling murder. When attorney Lawrence Blakely boards a train carrying critical evidence for a high-profile case, he expects a routine trip. However, after falling into a deep sleep, he awakens to a nightmare: his legal papers have vanished, and a stranger lies murdered in his berth, lower ten. Before the confusion can be resolved, a violent train wreck occurs, plunging the survivors into chaos and leaving Blakely as a prime suspect in both theft and homicide.
Mary Roberts Rinehart, often called the American Agatha Christie, masterfully constructs a narrative filled with suspense and unexpected turns. As Blakely attempts to clear his name, he must navigate a web of secrets, mistaken identities, and hidden motives. This seminal work of early twentieth-century detective fiction is celebrated for its atmosphere and the introduction of the Had-I-But-Known narrative style, ensuring its place as a cornerstone of the mystery genre. Readers will be captivated by the relentless pacing and the intricate puzzle at the heart of The Man in Lower Ten.
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