Anna Katharine Green
The Leavenworth Case
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143106128
- author:
- Anna Katharine Green
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.8 x 19.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Detective, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green is a pioneering work in the detective novel genre. In this groundbreaking story, the first American series detective, Ebenezer Gryce, investigates the shocking murder of a wealthy merchant and philanthropist.
As the investigation unfolds, Gryce uncovers surprising twists and turns that challenge his initial assumptions. The case is further complicated by the involvement of two young women who stand to inherit a significant fortune. With each new discovery, Gryce must navigate a complex web of relationships and motives to uncover the truth behind the murder.
Published in 1892, this influential novel has had a lasting impact on the mystery genre, paving the way for future generations of detective fiction writers. Penguin Classics presents this edition with an introduction and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, offering readers a deeper understanding of Green's style and the historical context in which it was written.
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