Mary Roberts Rinehart was a prolific writer that is often referred to as the American Agatha Christie.  Rinehart's mystery novels are still treasured by millions of readers today and she is the source of the famous phrase "The butler did it."  Rinehart's most famous books include The Circular Staircase, The Bat, The Case of Jennie Brice, and The Door.

When a Man Marries, published in 1909, is a humorous novel that centers around a group of friends and their awkward dinner party.