About “The Lake House”

In 1929, the Times Literary Supplement praised John Rhode as a leading mystery novelist, noting his reliability and skill. Since then, Rhode has written many mystery novels, and his reputation has grown steadily. He is now considered a master of clever crimes. The Sunday Times called him an outstanding specialist in intricate murder plots, and the Times Literary Supplement compared his ingenuity to handling high explosives. His talent is clearly shown in the mystery of the Lake House and the unusual death of Mr. George Potterne of Melcote Priory. This is a detective novel by John Rhode.

Book details

First published
1946