The After House

An astonishing story of love and mystery, which equals if not surpasses in interest those other lively stories of Mrs. Rinehart's. The novel is one of the sprightliest of the season and will add to the author's reputation as an inventor of 'queer' plots. Plot bullets •A commercial ship is refitted as a Yacht, with the aft passenger accommodations, in what becomes known as The After House. •There is bad feelings between the Captain, first mate and the owner. Alcohol makes the problem worse. •Three bloody, violent murders take place one night: The Captain, a maid and a friend of the owner, are killed with an ax. •Ralph Leslie, recovering from an illness, took a place on the ship, hoping that a sea voyage would hasten his recovery. He signs on as a general helper to the owner, since he has no sea experience. •After the murders, he is placed in charge, as the only person who may have no prejudice against anyone on-board. •The two immediate suspects are the first mate and the owner. •There was murder in the After House and now it must house the women passengers. •The tempers and suspicions of the crew and passengers intensify as strange occurrences continue..