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"Horatio Leavenworth, Esq., a millionaire, is murdered in his library while he is engaged in reviewing a book he plans to publish. He was shot cleanly in the back of the head (with his own pistol), meaning that he did not turn his head when his assassin entered the room. This fact led detective Ebenezer Gryce to conclude that he recognized the footsteps of his assailant and felt he had nothing to fear from this person." Thus begins this first novel in the "Mr. Gryce" series.

In "The House in the Mist", weary traveler Hugh Austin arrives, seeking food and lodging for the night. "Enter, sir; you are the first to arrive, but the others cannot be far behind", he is told. "What others?" he wonders, gazing at a stern portrait hanging on the wall. He finds he has chanced upon the gathering of friends and relatives of the man in the portrait. An inheritance is to be divided, all concerned must be present by the appointed hour.

A reward of five thousand dollars is offered, by Phil Ocumpaugh, to whoever will give such information as will lead to the recovery, alive or dead, of his six year old daughter, Gwendolen, missing since the afternoon of August the 16th, from her home in New York. Anna Katharine Green was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. She is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the series detective.

On the evening before his marriage, Sinclair loses a precious curiosity from his collection: an amethyst box, containing a tiny flask of deadly poison. He suspects that this poison is in the possession of either his betrothed or her cousin, the girl his best friend Worthington loves. Turning to Worthington for help, they try to recover the box before the poison can be administered.

The dead body of a woman was found under a large cabinet. But she had been dead four hours before the cabinet fell upon her. The owners of the house had been on vacation and the place empty. Who was she and why was she in the empty house all alone? Anna Katharine Green was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. She is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the series detective.

During a high society party set in New York City in the early 1900s, a beautiful woman is murdered and her precious diamond stolen. A young woman attending the party had just accepted a marriage proposal from a handsome young man. Unfortunately, the young man is the prime suspect in the murder due to circumstantial evidence. From there, the story takes many twists and turns before the identity of the killer is finally revealed.

Edwin Urquhart, loved by two sisters, chooses to marry the elder. Arriving at the Forsaken Inn for their honeymoon, they occupy an apartment containing a secret chamber. That night, the young bride is murdered and buried in this secret room. Did her new husband commit the crime - or is something much more sinister afoot?

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.

Horatio Leavenworth is a New York merchant whose material wealth is matched by his eminence in the community and reputation for good works.

Agatha Webb and her cook are found dead in the early hours of the morning after a successful party, and it seems just about anyone could be the killer. Some suspect her aging husband; others think it a robbery gone too far. A few nosy villagers draw a connection between this murder and the deaths of her six children so many years prior: Was she truly a victim, a grieving mother? Or did she play some role in these deaths? The list of suspects grows when a certain wealthy townsmen is blackmailed by someone who believes he murdered Agatha Webb and her cook.

Rita Van Arsdale, a member of the high society in New York, is invited to an elegant party where she falls in love with a gentleman called Mr. Durand, who returns her feelings and proposes to her. But their plans are derailed after Mrs. Fairbrother, who has arrived at the party wearing a spectacular diamond, is discovered murdered in an alcove. The prime suspect is none other than Mr. Durand, so Miss Van Arsdale gets down to work to reconstruct the true course of events and prove that her love is indeed innocent.

In The Amethyst Box, a vial of incredibly potent poison goes missing on the eve of a wedding. The groom and the best man set out to find it and prevent its misuse. A man's unexpected but natural death in a hotel become more and more mysterious when we learn his obituary was printed before he died. In "The Ruby and the Cauldron", a precious gem is lost then found then lost again...finding it will save one woman from shame but will condemn another.

Dive into The Leavenworth Case, an enthralling detective novel set against the backdrop of New York City. Pioneered by Anna Katharine Green, one of the first female authors in the detective fiction genre, this story has been hailed as a cornerstone in the world of mystery novels. Even the legendary Agatha Christie acknowledged its influence on her work. Brace yourself for a labyrinth of suspense, where the murderers identity remains a mystery until the very last page. This is one of the most riveting detective stories youll ever encounter.

Explore the intriguing world of detective fiction with Anna Katharine Green, one of Americas pioneering authors in the genre. Known for her well-crafted plots and legally accurate narratives, undoubtedly influenced by her lawyer father, Greens work is a testament to her remarkable talent.

Our protagonist, Delight Hunter, finds herself intrigued by her mysteriously reclusive and undeniably handsome neighbor. However, her curiosity spirals into a whirlwind of enigma when a sudden fire breaks out in his house. Despite the evident danger, she rushes over to warn him, only to be locked inside with strict instructions not to let anyone else enter. Why is he so adamant about keeping others out? What secrets are shrouded within the confines of this seemingly ordinary house? Join Delight as she uncovers these mysteries, one clue at a time. - Summary by Laura Victoria

In a shockingly chilling event, Widow Clemmens is brutally struck down in her parlor while the towns lawyers casually converse outside the courthouse nearby. The mystery deepens as two potential suspects emerge, both with equally convincing alibis. But where does the enigmatic Miss Imogene Dare fit into this puzzling conundrum? This classic Green mystery is particularly celebrated for its captivating courtroom scenes in the latter half of the book, providing listeners with a riveting tale of intrigue and suspense. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Dive into the captivating world of Miss Violet Strange - a young, petite, and attractive lady with a wealthy father and a unique gift for solving mysteries. This collection, penned by the queen of crime, Anna Katharine Green, presents nine intriguing problems for Violet to unravel, showcasing her as an early girl detective in the world of literature.

Dive into the intriguing tale of The Forsaken Inn, narrated from the unique viewpoint of Mrs. Truax, an innkeeper during the tumultuous times of the American and French Revolutions. This engrossing locked-room mystery will leave you on the edge of your seat as it unravels the puzzling case of a young couple who stayed at the inn one fateful night. Years later, the brides body is discovered in a hidden room of the inn, despite many witnesses who saw her leave with her husband. How could this be possible? Unearth the truth as the story unfolds through Mrs. Truaxs diary entries, correspondences, ...

The townsfolk of Shelby are still haunted by the gruesome murder of Algernon Etheridge, a distinguished citizen, which took place twelve years ago. His beaten and robbed corpse was discovered at Dark Hollow bridge. The local innkeeper was hastily accused, found guilty, and sentenced to death by Algernons closest friend, Judge Ostrander. However, a mysterious woman clad in purple arrives in town with a singular mission - to persuade the Judge to exonerate the condemned man. But why? The man is already dead. Undeterred, she delves into the circumstantial evidence used in the trial, even taking a...

The Moore House, a relic from the time when Washington was a mere village, stands as a testament to the grandeur and elegance of colonial times. Yet, it is marred by a haunting past that has left families fleeing from its confines, unable to find peace or rest within its walls. The house harbors a chilling secret the sudden and unexplained deaths that have repeatedly occurred therein, each echoing a disturbing pattern. A lifeless man, sprawled on its infamous hearthstone, is a sight that has been witnessed not just once, but multiple times. Its a house where darkness slowly creeps into the ...