Anna Katharine Green

Anna Katharine Green was a pioneering American author, born on November 11, 1846, in Brooklyn, New York. Often regarded as one of the first female detective fiction writers, Green's works laid the groundwork for the genre and inspired numerous future writers. She penned her first novel, "The Leavenworth Case," in 1878, which not only captivated readers but also showcased her keen understanding of the intricacies of human behavior and crime. Green's unique blend of mystery and psychological insight set her apart and earned her a loyal following during her lifetime.

Throughout her prolific career, Green published over 40 works, including novels, short stories, and poetry. Her writing often features strong, intelligent female characters and intricate plots that keep readers guessing until the very end. As you explore her collection in the app, you'll discover the rich tapestry of her storytelling, which reflects both the challenges and triumphs of women in her time. So, take a moment to delve into her fascinating works and see how Anna Katharine Green helped shape the world of mystery fiction.

The Golden Slipper, and Other Problems for Violet Strange

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Miss Violet Strange is young, petite and attractive and has a wealthy father. She also has the knack for solving problems. This collection c…

The Woman in the Alcove (Version 2)

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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 h…

The Chief Legatee

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"I was married to-day in Grace Church. At the altar my bride--you probably know her name, Miss Georgian Hazen--wore a natural look, and…

Doctor Izard

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The opening scene takes place in a hospital ward where two patients lie, apparently dying, when a man enters and offers a proposition to one…

The Woman in the Alcove

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"I was, perhaps, the plainest girl in the room that night. I was also the happiest—up to one o'clock. Then my whole world crumbled, or,…

Initials Only

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Anna Katharine Green (November 11, 1846 – April 11, 1935) was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective f…

La caja de amatista

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Anna Katharine Green es considerada la madre de la novela de detectives. Fue una escritora admirada por autores de su tiempo como Wilkie Col…

The Step on the Stair

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Green's last published detective novel, The Step on the Stair is typical of her earlier mysteries. Quenton is in love with Orpha, and thinks…

The Mill Mystery

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In the quiet New England village of S--, a young and beloved minister is found dead, ignominiously drowned in a dye vat in a dilapidated mil…

The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock

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A man has been shot dead in his house. Ebenezer Gryce is on the case, but he has no leads, no witnesses, no evidence -- until he decides to …

The Amethyst Box

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On the evening before his marriage, Sinclair loses a precious curiosity from his collection: an amethyst box, containing a tiny flask of dea…

The House in the Mist

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It was a night to drive any man indoors. Not only was the darkness impenetrable, but the raw mist enveloping hill and valley made the open r…

The Filigree Ball

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[The Moore House] was standing when Washington was a village. It antedates the Capitol and the White House. Built by a man of wealth, it bea…

The Hermit of ---- Street

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Delight Hunter spends her days looking out of her window at her handsome but very mysterious and reclusive next door neighbor. She walks st…

A Strange Disappearance (Version 2)

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Housekeeper Mrs. Daniels brings to Detective Ebenezer Gryce and his assistant Q the case of a serving girl who has vanished from the househo…

That Affair Next Door (Version 2)

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One evening, New York society doyenne looks out her window and sees a man and woman entering the mansion opposite hers. Ten minutes later, o…

X Y Z: A Detective Story (Version 2)

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"X Y Z: A Detective Story" by Anna Katharine Green is a crime fiction novel written in the late 19th century. This engaging narrat…

El caso Leavenworth

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El caso Leavenworth propone un crimen de difícil resolución al que se enfrentarán el sagaz detective Ebenezer Gryce y e…

The Staircase at the Heart's Delight

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Detective Ebenezer Gryce tells the story of the case with which he begun his career in 1840. Several wealthy men were drowned and washed ash…

The Bronze Hand

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A political society secretly operates in Baltimore. When he tries to help his beautiful neighbor Miss Calhoun recover a stolen ring which mi…

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