The Bat - Hardcover

The Bat is a thrilling mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rhinehart. The story is set in a mansion called ""The Oaks"" in a small town in upstate New York. The mansion is owned by a wealthy banker named John Fleming, who is away on business. During his absence, the mansion is rented out to a famous playwright, Cornelia Van Gorder, who moves in with her maid, Lizzie Allen.However, the peace and quiet of the mansion is soon disrupted by the arrival of a notorious criminal known as ""The Bat"". The Bat is a master thief who is wanted by the police for a series of robberies and murders. He is said to have a hideout in the vicinity of the mansion, and soon, strange occurrences begin to take place in the mansion.The story follows Cornelia and Lizzie as they try to solve the mystery of The Bat and protect themselves from his wrath. They are aided in their efforts by a local detective, Anderson, who is investigating The Bat's crimes. As the story progresses, more characters are introduced, each with their own secrets and motives.The Bat is a classic mystery novel that is full of suspense and intrigue. It keeps the reader guessing until the very end, with several unexpected twists and turns. The characters are well-developed, and the setting is described in vivid detail, bringing the mansion and its surroundings to life. Overall, The Bat is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery novel.""You've got to get him, boys - get him or bust!"" said a tired police chief, pounding a heavy fist on a table. The detectives he bellowed the words at looked at the floor. They had done their best and failed. Failure meant ""resignation"" for the police chief, return to the hated work of pounding the pavements for them.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.