Anna Katharine Green - Libros y biografía

An early detective story by a woman writer about a sewing girl in a rich man's house who is abducted. The housekeeper reports the crime and the detective in charge doesn't understand why it is imperative...

A young woman is killed by an arrow in the middle of the museum. An older woman seems to be in shock and huddles next to the girl. Mr. Gryce is an old man now, but he is still sharp of mind. He and his...

The Leavenworth Case (1878), subtitled A Lawyer's Story, is an American detective novel and the first novel by Anna Katharine Green. Set in New York City, it concerns the murder of a retired merchant,...

Mr. Gryce was melancholy. He had attained that period in life when the spirits flag and enthusiasm needs a constant spur, and of late there had been a lack of special excitement, and he felt dull and...

First published in 1897, That Affair Next Door is another fascinating study in human motivations intertwined with bits and pieces of circumstantial evidence that at first make very little sense. True...

A housekeeper reports the disappearance of a sewing-maid from a wealthy household. She insists that the girl has been abducted. Mr Gryce and a young detective investigate. The missing young woman has...

One of the first writers of detective fiction in America, distinguished by well plotted, legally accurate stories. She is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing...

Anna Katharine Green (November 11, 1846 – April 11, 1935) was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well...

"Talking of sudden disappearances the one you mention of Hannah in that Leavenworth case of ours, is not the only remarkable one which has come under my direct notice. Indeed, I know of another that in...

"Talking of sudden disappearances the one you mention of Hannah in that Leavenworth case of ours, is not the only remarkable one which has come under my direct notice. Indeed, I know of another that in...

I had been a junior partner in the firm of Veeley, Carr & Raymond, attorneys and counsellors at law, for about a year, when one morning, in the temporary absence of both Mr. Veeley and Mr. Carr, there...

Violet Strange é uma jovem debutante da alta sociedade de Nova York… e mais! Ela também é uma investigadora particular. Neste conto, o primeiro de uma série, ela precisa descobrir quem está por trás de...

Tenebre Rosse (The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock) di Anna Katharine Green è un avvincente romanzo giallo. Mentre l'orologio ticchetta, il dottor Charles Lester deve risolvere un caso enigmatico che...

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Forsaken Inn' is a captivating Gothic murder mystery that takes place in a secluded inn plagued by mysterious happenings. Green's literary style beautifully blends elements...

Anna Katharine Green's 'Amelia Butterworth - Complete Mystery Series' is a collection of gripping mystery novels that showcase her masterful storytelling and intricate plot development. Set in the late...

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Leavenworth Case & Other Detective Novels - 22 Thrillers in One Edition' is a collection of gripping detective stories that captivate readers with intricate plots, cleverly...

In the captivating realm of "The Defence of the Bride and Other Poems," Anna Katharine Green weaves a tapestry of lyrical wonders. From the titular poem's poignant exploration of love and sacrifice to...

In the opulent world of New York's high society, a chilling murder casts a sinister shadow over a grand piano recital. As the haunting notes reverberate through the gilded halls, Detective Ebenezer Gryce...

In the enigmatic world of Violet Strange, a brilliant detective with an uncanny ability to unravel the most perplexing mysteries, a new case emerges that will test her limits. When a priceless golden...

"Enter, sir; you are the first to arrive..." When young traveller Hugh Austen, hungry and weather-beaten, seeks refuge in a lonely mansion, he finds himself entwined in the gruesome business of an appalling...

On the night before his wedding, Sinclair finds that his precious amethyst box containing a tiny flask of deadly poison is missing. And he knows it can only have been taken by either of two people: his...

In the quaint town of Wakeham, a shocking discovery sends ripples through the community. Cynthia Wakeham, a wealthy widow, is found murdered in her opulent mansion. As the investigation unfolds, Detective...

Five thousand dollars is offered in reward to whomever finds the six-year-old heiress, Gwendolen Ocumpaugh, who has disappeared mysteriously from her home. Mr. Trevitt, a private detective, is on the...

The dead body of a strange woman is found in an empty house next door to Amelia Butterworth, a single old lady with a formidable curiosity and lots of free time. When Detective Gryce gets on the case,...

The wealthy businessman Horatio Leavenworth is found dead in his private library with a bullet in his head. Nothing in the house is broken. Nothing is stolen. All signs point to an inside job. But who...

Anna Katharine Green's novel, 'The Staircase At The Heart's Delight', is a gripping mystery that revolves around the suspicious death of a wealthy businessman. Green's intricate plotting and detailed...

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Filigree Ball' is a captivating mystery novel that showcases her intricate writing style and attention to detail. Set in 19th century New York, the novel follows the investigation...

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Step On The Stair' is a thrilling mystery novel that captivates readers with its suspenseful plot and intricate character development. Set in the late 19th century, the book...

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Sword of Damocles' is a gripping mystery novel that follows the story of a wealthy businessman found murdered in his mansion. The book is characterized by its intricate plot...

Anna Katharine Green's 'A Strange Disappearance' is a gripping mystery novel that follows the sudden disappearance of a young woman and the ensuing investigation. Written in the classic detective fiction...