Publisher's Synopsis
Burglars In Paradise is a mystery novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The story revolves around a wealthy family living in a luxurious mansion on the coast of Maine. The patriarch of the family, Mr. Van Cortlandt, is a collector of rare and valuable art pieces. One day, the mansion is burglarized and several of his prized possessions are stolen. The family is devastated and hires a private investigator to solve the case. The investigation leads the detective to a group of burglars who have been targeting wealthy homes in the area. As the detective gets closer to uncovering the truth, he realizes that the burglars may have a connection to the Van Cortlandt family. The novel is full of twists and turns, with a surprising ending that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a thrilling and suspenseful read that will appeal to fans of mystery and crime fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
