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.

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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…

X Y Z - A Detective Story

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"Sometimes in the course of his experience, a detective, while engaged in ferreting out the mystery of one crime, runs inadvertently up…

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 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 Ruby and the Caldron

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A valuable ruby is lost during a disturbance in the snow before a ball at The Evergreens. A detective is called for right away to recover it…

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…

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 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 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,…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Thief

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At a dinner party, a valuable coin is lost while being passed around among the guests to look at. One of the gentlemen insists to empty his …

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…

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