A collection of six short mystery and crime stories by the author of The Leavenworth Case.Known as ';the mother of the detective novel,' Anna Katharine Green invented many of the genre's most enduring characteristics. In this collection she masterfully combines an American sensibility with well-crafted, legally accurate plotlines. Set in Baltimore just before the Civil War, ';The Bronze Hand' tells the story of a man who answers a beautiful woman's cry of distress, only to find himself caught in a web of intrigue, conspiracy, and danger. In ';The Gray Madam,' a husband and wife wonder if they've seen the ghost of a mysterious woman in their home. And in the titular story, a woman seeks the help of a detective after she receives one letter from her husband and another delivering the news of his death.
| ISBN: | 9781504074872 |
| Publication date: | 25th January 2022 |
| Author: | Green, Anna Katharine |
| Publisher: | MysteriousPress.com/Open Road |
| Format: | Ebook |
A collection of six short mystery and crime stories by the author of The Leavenworth Case.Known as ';the mother of the detective novel,' Anna Katharine Green invented many of the genre's most enduring characteristics. In this collection she masterfully combines an American sensibility with well-crafted, legally accurate plotlines. Set in Baltimore just before the Civil War, ';The Bronze Hand' tells the story of a man who answers a beautiful woman's cry of distress, only to find himself caught in a web of intrigue, conspiracy, and danger. In ';The Gray Madam,' a husband and wife wonder if they've seen the ghost of a mysterious woman in their home. And in the titular story, a woman seeks the help of a detective after she receives one letter from her husband and another delivering the news of his death.
Difficult Problem features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery
Difficult Problem is available in Ebook
Difficult Problem was written by Green, Anna Katharine and published by MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
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