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Book Review of The Yellow Room

The Yellow Room
The Yellow Room
Author: Mary Roberts Rinehart
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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A good read, a so, so mystery, but an absolutely fascinating book from what it tells you about the times and attitudes of the author. Published in 1945, late in Rhinhart's career, it still talks of the wealthy people whose lavish lifestyle was crimped by the advent of the income tax. Only 3-4 servants in a house when many more were needed. The war years setting makes this book a very interesting glimpse of the group. I love when a woman is stressed, she faints. Quirky.