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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aBenét, Stephen Vincent, _d1898-1943
245	1	4	_aThe Bat
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2000
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aAnonymously adapted by Stephen Vincent Benét from the play by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood.
500			_aRelease date is 2000-01-01
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
700	1		_aHopwood, Avery, _d1882-1928
700	1		_aRinehart, Mary Roberts, _d1876-1958
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2019
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