Anna Maynard Barbour (died May 10, 1941) was an American author of best-selling fiction. A 1903 article in the The Atlantic Monthly stated that "A. Maynard Barbour has been generally hailed as the most successful of American writers of mystery.” Anna Barbour was born in Mansfield, New York in the 19th century to Fayette Barbour and Jane E. Cutler. Her parents died when she was young. During the late 19th century, she lived in Helena, Montana where she worked for the U. S. Gove...

That Mainwaring Affair by Anna Maynard Barbour Classic murder mystery. Wealthy British ex-pat Hugh Mainwaring has no heirs, so for his 50th birthday, he writes his will in favor of his British nephew and namesake, fulfilling years of scheming by the namesake's father Ralph Mainwaring. However, on the morning of his birthday Hugh Mainwaring is found shot dead in his private rooms, and the will has been burned. Let the complications begin! We are delighted to publish this classic book as par...

50 years old Hugh Mainwaring is found murdered under mysterious circumstances in his room along with a burnt copy of his will. The mystery of his death doesn't remain a private family affair and soon the whole drama is dragged to the court. An entertaining whodunit for mystery lovers with a hint of romance, intrigue and mistaken identities!

That Mainwaring Affair was written in the year 1900 by Anna Maynard Barbour. This book is one of the most popular novels of Anna Maynard Barbour, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Included biography, quotes, review…Made available by 3N CLASSIC BOOKCASE.***This ebook includes:- At the Time Appointed - Original and complete content with classic illustration pictures- Anna Maynard Barbour Biography- Anna Maynard Barbour quotesSynopsis:"Those who remember that excellent detective story, That Mainwaring Affair will expect to find plenty of mystery and exciting incidents in A. Maynard B...

The fortunes of a young mining engineer who through an accident loses his memory and identity. In his new character and under his new name, the hero lives a new life of struggle and adventure. The volume will be found highly entertaining by those who appreciate a thoroughly good story.

As wealthy financier, Hugh Mainwaring dictates his last will and testament to his private secretary, it would be impossible for him to imagine the shocking chain of events that he is about to set into motion. This best-selling mystery novel was first published in 1901 and remains an entertaining mix of detective work, courtroom drama and family intrigue.

A train is robbed by masked robbers on its way to the gold-mining region of the Rocky Mountains and a man is murdered ruthlessly in the process. Our hero who is the sole witness of the crime suffers a terrible brain fever and loses his memory including, the name of the murderer. But as fate would have it, the murderer is the leader of the gang but pretends to be a law-abiding citizen of the same town where our hero now lives with a new name and new identity. Will the murder be ever discove...

The fortunes of a young mining engineer who through an accident loses his memory and identity. In his new character and under his new name, the hero lives a new life of struggle and adventure. The volume will be found highly entertaining by those who appreciate a thoroughly good story.

Original and unabridged content. Easy to read version."Those who remember that excellent detective story, That Mainwaring Affair will expect to find plenty of mystery and exciting incidents in A. Maynard Barbour's latest novel, called At the Time Appointed, and they will realize their expectations.The author has a certain way of forecasting events and making people utter prophetic words, all bound to find their fulfillment somewhere before the last chapter is ended, that is eminent...

The fortunes of a young mining engineer who through an accident loses his memory and identity. In his new character and under his new name, the hero lives a new life of struggle and adventure. The volume will be found highly entertaining by those who appreciate a thoroughly good story.

The 'Murder Mystery - Boxed Set: 800+ Whodunit Mysteries, True Crime Stories & Action Thrillers' stands as a monumental anthology that spans a broad spectrum of the genre, encapsulating the evolution and diversity of mystery writing from the classic detective tales of the 19th century to the intricate plots of the early 20th century. This collection showcases a rich variety of literary styles and thematic undertakings, bringing together some of the genre's most compelling narratives withou...