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When a young girl calls for help, Arthur Outhwaite rushes to assist her grandfather, only to find himself entangled in a chilling mystery. After the grandfather's sudden death, Outhwaite learns he must deliver a crucial letter to a specific person, but the name remains a mystery. As he navigates the tense atmosphere of a house filled with strangers, he uncovers secrets that could change everything. This captivating detective story by Anna Katharine Green explores themes of duty, trust, and the search for truth. Can Outhwaite solve the puzzle before it's too late? With its rich characters and ...

In the bustling streets of 19th-century New York, a wealthy man's murder sends shockwaves through society. 'The Leavenworth Case' introduces us to the brilliant detective Mr. Gryce, who navigates a tangled web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth. Written by Anna Katharine Green, known as the 'mother of the detective novel,' this story is a pioneering work in the genre, influencing future authors like Agatha Christie. As you delve into this captivating mystery, you'll encounter unexpected twists that keep you guessing until the very end. With rich character development and an intricate ...

On a seemingly perfect wedding day, the groom notices a sudden shift in his bride, Georgian Hazen. What was once a joyful occasion transforms into a moment filled with mystery and tension. As the story unfolds, secrets buried in the past start to surface, unraveling a complex web of deception and intrigue. Anna Katharine Green masterfully explores themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for truth in this captivating detective fiction. Dive into the world of Chief Legatee, where every character harbors hidden motives and every revelation leads to more questions. Who can be trusted? What really ...

In the quiet stretches of rural New York, a sinister mystery unfolds. People have been disappearing along Lost Man's Lane, leaving behind a trail of confusion and fear. Enter Mr. Gryce, a seasoned detective, who teams up with the astute Miss Amelia Butterworth. Together, they delve into the strange occurrences that have baffled locals and law enforcement alike. As they piece together clues, they uncover secrets that lead to unexpected twists and revelations. Anna Katharine Green, often hailed as the first female American detective fiction writer, crafts an intricate tale filled with suspense ...

At a lavish high society party, Rita Van Arsdale seems to have it all—love, a charming fiancé in Mr. Durand, and a future filled with promise. But when the captivating Mrs. Fairbrother arrives, adorned with a dazzling diamond that steals the spotlight, the night takes a dark turn. Suddenly, a crime shatters the celebration, and Mr. Durand finds himself at the center of suspicion. As whispers of doubt spread through the crowd, Rita is determined to prove his innocence. With each twist and turn, she navigates a web of secrets, deceit, and unexpected revelations. Can Rita uncover the truth ...

A murdered man. A blind witness. A broken clock that may expose the truth. When respected New York resident Mr. Hasbrouck is found shot to death inside his home, Detective Ebenezer Gryce confronts a case with no clear suspect, no reliable witness, and almost no physical evidence. The only people...

A collection of thrilling tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, including six full-cast dramas and a short story read by Benedict Cumberbatch In the first half of the 20th century, the detective story exploded in popularity. Innovative authors penned whodunits, whydunits and...

Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard was made to look a fool in the Sherlock Holmes stories. Now he gets his own back, introducing 16 tales of detectives whose abilities rival that of the great Sherlock Holmes.

A series of BBC Radio short stories, comprised of classic and period dramas featuring four female sleuths to rival Sherlock Holmes himself. 'The Redhill Sisterhood' by Catherine Louisa Pirkis, 'Mr Bovey’s Unexpected Will' by L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace, 'The Golden Slipper' by Anna Katharine Green and 'The Law and the Lady' by Wilkie Collins. Starring Gayanne Potter as Loveday Brooke, Elizabeth Conboy as Florence Cusack, Teresa Gallagher as Violet Strange and Abigail Docherty as Valeria Woodville.

Anna Katharine Green is now best-known for her popular mystery and detective stories, but she also wrote some excellent poetry. - Summary by Carolin

Anna Katharine Green was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel". - Summary by Wikipedia

Credited by many as the mother of the detective novel, Anna Katharine Green published her first mystery novel - The Leavenworth Case - in 1878, almost a decade before Sherlock Holmes made his appearance. Green's intrepid Ebenezer Gryce, a seasoned New York detective, takes up the case of a brutally murdered millionaire philanthropist. One of the murdered man's two nieces is set to inherit an immense fortune, and she and her cousin are high on the suspect list.

Horatio Leavenworth is a New York merchant whose material wealth is matched by his eminence in the communityand reputation for good works. He is also the guardian of two striking nieces who share his Fifth Avenue mansion. Mary, her uncle's favorite, is to inherit her uncle's fortune at his death. As this mystery opens, that lamentable event has just occurred. Leavenworth has been shot to death and circumstances point to one of his young wards.

Violet Strange is no ordinary well-to-do young New York City debutante. Unbeknownst to family and society friends, she leads a secret life as a professional sleuth for a private detective agency. On a mission to raise money for an undisclosed project, the determined and gutsy young debutante diligently snoops around sleepwalking widows, violent and sinister characters, whispering clocks and concealed tombs, connecting clues to solve tales of murder, mystery and intrigue.

The Circular Study By Anna Katharine Green Anna Katharine Green is considered a pioneer in American detective fiction, known for her legally accurate plots and the invention of the "girl detective" trope. Classic detective novel The Circular Study features New York Police Detective Ebenezer Gryce, who is drawn out of a melancholic pre-retirement by a bizarre murder. Set in a New York brownstone, a man is found stabbed in a secured, unique, circular study, involving a mute servant, hidden metal barriers, and a mysterious woman. BOOK I.

Violet Strange, a clever petite detective, is called upon to solve the mystery of a page gone missing from an important document. The futures of several people, including an eccentric misanthrope, a chemical scientist, a bride and groom, depend on the quick resolution of this problem. In solving one mystery, she uncovers another which dates back many years. (Summary by Bev J. Stevens)

Rita Van Arsdale falls in love and is proposed to by the gentleman Mr. Durand during a fancy high society party. She has landed the man of her dreams, but her wedding planning with Mr. Durand is interrupted by the beautiful Mrs. Fairbrother who is wearing a stunning diamond that attracts the attention of everyone at the party. During the course of the evening, a crime is committed and Rita’s fiance becomes the prime suspect. Rita must work to clear her fiance’s name through a series of twists and turns to discover what really occurred that night. Anna Katherine Green was one of the first ...

The Leavenworth Case is a gripping detective novel set in New York, and is one of the first detective fiction novels to be written by a female. Indeed, it was the first novel by Anna Katharine Green who came to be known as 'the mother of the detective novel', and 'The Leavenworth Case' was cited by Agatha Christie as an influence on her own fiction. The story plot twists and turns leaving the reader uncertain as to the identity of the murderer until the very end. This is one of the best detective stories you will ever hear.

Miss Saunders is out for an adventure. One, which is full of secrets, hints, and half-lies. One, which will require all of her wits. She is to be the companion to the Mayor's wife. The Lady is unhappy, and the reason for her grave unhappiness is more serious than you think. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

Housekeeper Mrs. Daniels brings to Detective Ebenezer Gryce and his assistant Q the case of a serving girl who has vanished from the household of the rich and eminent Mr. Blake. - Summary by Mark Leder