The State Versus Elinor Norton

by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Paper Book, 1934

Status

Available

Call number

813.52

Collection

Publication

New York, Farrar & Rinehart [c1934]

Description

Though a woman has confessed to murder, her friend tries to piece together what really happened in a mystery from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author.   The state has accused beautiful young Elinor Norton of murder, and she refuses to mount a defense. Guilt is written all over her elegant features, but her childhood best friend refuses to believe it when Elinor confesses to the crime. Forced into a dull marriage against her will, Elinor is just beginning to adjust to life with Lloyd when she meets the man who will tear her world apart. Blair Leighton is her husband's best friend and was his companion in the war, and he has a charm that makes Elinor quiver from the inside out. At first, her husband is oblivious to this illicit attraction, but when the two men go into business together, the tension threatens to rip the triangle apart. Soon, Elinor is forced to make a chilling decision. One of these men must die--but which? … (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

300 p.; 21 cm

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