The Greatest Works of Anna Katharine Green: The Sword of Damocles, The Leavenworth Case, Room Number 3, Dark Hollow, Initials Only, Agatha Webb...

Anna Katharine Green

Dec 2023 · DigiCat

About this ebook

The Greatest Works of Anna Katharine Green is a collection of the finest works by the renowned American author, Anna Katharine Green. Known for her intricate plotting and vivid characterizations, Green's novels are a prime example of the detective fiction genre popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each story is a carefully crafted mystery that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. Green's writing style is both engaging and descriptive, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the world of crime solving and deduction. Her influence on subsequent mystery writers is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and complex storytelling. Anna Katharine Green's works continue to captivate readers with their timeless appeal and enduring popularity. Fans of classic detective fiction will find much to love in this collection of Green's greatest works, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the genre.

About the author

Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was a pioneering figure in the American detective fiction genre, predating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic Sherlock Holmes. Often credited as the mother of the detective novel, Green's writing career was inaugurated with the publication of 'The Leavenworth Case' in 1878, a book known for its well-knit plot and legal accuracy, which arose from her father's profession as a lawyer. Her stories were characterized by their intricate plots, engaging the readers' intellect with her adept use of legal and procedural elements within the narrative. With more than 40 novels to her credit, Green's contribution was seminal in shaping the course of mystery writing, influencing later authors in the genre, such as Agatha Christie. 'The Greatest Works of Anna Katharine Green' covers a vast array of her compelling mysteries, showcasing her ingenuity in crafting suspenseful tales. Notable for her strong female characters, an outlier in her time, Green's literary style seamlessly mixed romantic subplots with intellectual puzzles, setting the standard for future detective fiction. Her legacy endures, highlighting an era where a female writer carved out a new space within what is typically a male-dominated genre.