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The Man in Lower Ten: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Man in Lower Ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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What starts out at as a simple train ride for Lawrence Blakely soon turns disastrous. The attorney-at-law is hand delivering decisive documents in a criminal case, and finds himself on the other side of the law when he is mixed up in a murder. Someone is after Blakely and his papers, and the classic mystery style of Mary Roberts Rinehart guarantees there’s a good story behind the strange happenings.The Man in Lower Ten was the first detective novel to make it to the national bestseller list, and it hasn’t lost its edge. It has the romance and the suspense of today’s mystery novels and boasts the ability to stand the test of time.

Quick facts about The Man in Lower Ten

  • Title: The Man in Lower Ten
  • Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • First published: 1909
  • Genre: fiction, american detective and mystery stories, murder
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL137395W

Where to read The Man in Lower Ten

The Man in Lower Ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Man in Lower Ten about?

What starts out at as a simple train ride for Lawrence Blakely soon turns disastrous.

Who wrote The Man in Lower Ten?

The Man in Lower Ten was written by Mary Roberts Rinehart.

When was The Man in Lower Ten published?

The Man in Lower Ten was first published in 1909.

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