Bøger af Anna Katherine Green

"The Leavenworth Case" is the first novel of Anna Katharine Green, an American poet and novelist, who was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America, and distinguished herself for writing well plotted, accurate legal thrillers.Green is credited with many firsts. With the character Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force, Green developed the series detective. Amelia Butterworth, a nosy society spinster who assists Gryce in three novels, is the prototype for Miss Marple, Miss Silver and other similar mystery solving female characters. And with Violet Strange, a debutante with a secret life as a sleuth, she invented the 'girl detective.'"The Leavenworth Case" predates the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes by nine years, yet it feels much more modern. Although it bears the romantic sentimentalism of its time, the story possesses a never seen before mastery of detection.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.

Agatha Webb is a classic murder mystery novel written by Anna Katherine Green. The story is set in the small town of Sutherland Falls, where the murder of a wealthy and respected woman named Agatha Webb has taken place. The investigation into her death is led by detective Ebenezer Gryce, who must navigate through a web of lies, secrets, and betrayals in order to solve the case.As Gryce delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that everyone in the town had a motive to kill Agatha. Her own family members, including her niece and nephew, are suspected of the crime. Gryce must also contend with the town's gossip and rumors, which only serve to complicate the case further.As the investigation progresses, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey filled with twists and turns. The novel is a masterful example of the classic murder mystery genre, with well-drawn characters, a complex plot, and a satisfying conclusion. Agatha Webb is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.The detective did so. A three-edged dagger, with a curiously wrought handle, met his eye. It had blood dried on its point, and was, as all could see, the weapon with which Agatha Webb had been killed.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.

A daring debutante solves the crimes of upper-crust Manhattan in this groundbreaking story collection from the queen of American mysteryViolet Strange has a secret. A vivacious socialite, she is one of the most sought-after women in New York-as a private investigator. Between well-heeled excursions to the opera and fabulous dinner parties, Violet uses her lively charms to investigate the dark side of Gilded Age society. From the daughter of an important businessman accused of theft on a grand scale, to the suspected murder-suicide of the husband and child of a society woman, to the lost will of a financier whose death greatly affected the money market, Violet expertly sleuths out hidden clues, all the while protecting her secret identity. But the greatest puzzle of all may be what compels Miss Strange to undertake this outlandish work in the first place, and what it may afford-or cost-her in the end.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1905 Edition.

The small town of Shelby is shaken by a brutal murder. A man by the name of Etheridge was found beaten to death. A local inn-keeper, is convicted and executed for the crime. Many years later, "a woman in purple" shows up at the house of Ostrander, the respected judge who had sentenced the inn-keeper to be executed. This mysterious woman turns out to be the wife of the convicted man, but she does not believe he was guilty. She visits the Judge, to challenge him on his verdict. He listens to her plea, but reaffirms his belief in her husbands guilt. Having nowhere to go, Deborah is given the position of maid, which she secretly uses to obtain proof of her husband's innocence and the identity of the real killer. However, the initial evidence that Deborah collects points in troubling new directions.

Anna Katharine Green was the most famous and prolific writer of detective fiction in the United States prior to Dashiell Hammett. Her first novel, The Leavenworth Case, was the bestseller of 1878. Green is credited with a number of "firsts" within the mystery genre, including the gentleman murdered as he makes out his will and the icicle as murder weapon. She created the first female detectives in American fiction. Her amateur spinster sleuth, Amelia Butterworth, became the prototype for numerous women detectives to follow, including Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. Nosy, opinionated, and tenacious, Amelia Butterworth engages in a sustained rivalry with Ebenezer Gryce, a police detective. In the interaction between these characters, Green developed two more conventions adopted by future generations of mystery writers: the investigation as battle between the sexes and between the professional and the unexpectedly sharp, observant amateur.

""The Leavenworth Case"" is a classic mystery novel written by Anna Katherine Green and was first published in 1878. It is considered one of the earliest detective novels in American literature. The story revolves around the murder of wealthy businessman Horatio Leavenworth and the subsequent investigation into the crime.The novel follows the efforts of Detective Ebenezer Gryce as he delves into the complex web of clues, suspects, and motives surrounding the murder. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, intertwining elements of suspense, romance, and intricate plotting. As the investigation progresses, secrets are revealed, alibis are tested, and unexpected twists emerge, keeping readers engaged in the suspenseful unraveling of the case.""The Leavenworth Case"" is known for its well-crafted mystery, intriguing characters, and atmospheric setting. It showcases the traditional elements of detective fiction, incorporating elements of puzzle-solving and suspense to captivate readers as they try to unravel the truth behind the Leavenworth murder.

La femme de charge du riche M. Blake vient déclarer la disparition, dans la nuit, de la lingère de la maison. Le célèbre détective de l'agence Pinkerton, aidé de son jeune collègue narrateur, va enquêter sur cette absence mystérieuse et mettre sous surveillance le maître des lieux qui semble un peu trop détaché de ce qui est arrivé. Cette apparence n'est-elle pas trompeuse en effet ou révèle-t-elle d'autres préoccupations?

A woman is found with her face crushed beyond recognition in the Gramercy Park townhouse of the Van Burnams, a prominent New York merchant family. Amelia Butterworth unravels the social climbing and instances of mistaken identity at the heart of the case.