Project Gutenberg 2000-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 620 Benét, Stephen Vincent 1898 1943 Benet, Stephen Vincent Hopwood, Avery 1882 1928 Rinehart, Mary Roberts 1876 1958 The Bat Anonymously adapted by Stephen Vincent Benét from the play by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. "The Bat" by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood is a mystery novel written during the early 20th century. The book hinges on the enigmatic figure of the Bat, a master criminal eluding capture through audacious and cunning heists, and delves into the chaotic atmosphere of fear that surrounds his exploits. Central to the narrative are characters such as the intrepid Miss Cornelia Van Gorder, a spirited aged spinster longing for adventure, and the determined detective Anderson, who seeks to confront the criminal mastermind. The opening of "The Bat" sets the stage for a gripping tale of tension and intrigue. It begins with the desperate attempts of law enforcement and private detectives to apprehend the Bat, whose dark and elusive nature has captivated the public imagination. As police and journalists alike grow increasingly frantic over his brazen crimes, a sense of urgency permeates the narrative. Meanwhile, Miss Cornelia, having moved into a newly rented country house, finds herself unwittingly drawn into the Bat’s dangerous territory, escalating the stakes. The scene is further complicated by elements of superstition and local fears, especially as employees begin to leave out of fear for their safety. The imminent storm adds to the suspense, establishing an atmosphere ripe for confrontations, both between characters and with the looming threat of the Bat himself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories PS Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: American Literature 429189 2025-08-01T11:53:03.723509 text/html 433161 2023-04-02T15:00:38 text/html 437003 2025-08-01T11:53:09.635485 application/epub+zip 437021 2025-08-01T11:53:04.443536 application/epub+zip 247895 2025-08-01T11:53:04.066489 application/epub+zip 556431 2025-08-01T11:53:13.540462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532829 2025-08-01T11:53:09.222509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336003 2022-09-01T13:21:02.741075 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397902 2025-08-01T11:53:02.799540 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 397752 2023-04-02T15:04:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19912 2025-08-01T11:53:13.693443 application/rdf+xml 19170 2025-08-01T11:53:04.174516 image/jpeg 3493 2025-08-01T11:53:04.118490 image/jpeg 144317 2023-04-02T15:04:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 397607 2023-04-02T15:05:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 397869 2025-08-01T11:53:03.762482 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia