A Poor Wise Man

About the Book

Volume 8 of The Essential Rinehart Collection presents “A Poor Wise Man,” which continues the author’s series of novels examining the effects of the first World War on everyday people.  “There were bad times coming. The old peaceful quiet days were gone, for age and obstinacy had met youth and the arrogance of youth, and it was to be a battle.”  Birth, death, and renewal are the themes that Mary Roberts Rinehart tackles in this emotional and thought-provoking story.

About the Author

Mary Roberts Rinehart is a well-known mystery and romance writer. Her memorable tales often combine adventure, love, ingenuity, and humor in a style that is distinctly her own. She creates fast-paced, entertaining, and above all, surprising novels. Most of her fiction eventually erupts into the most startling plot twists imaginable. To this Mary adds a strong dose of realism in the depiction of modern life, with many different classes, corruption high and low, and a great diversity of characters. Mary’s stories have appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, and she is also a published playwright. The Essential Rinehart Collection brings together for the first time the best works of Mary Roberts Rinehart. This multi-volume series features her most interesting novels of mystery, romance, and adventure.