The Leavenworth Case
| AUTHOR | Green, Anna Katharine 1846-1935 |
| PUBLISHER | Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
First published in 1878, "The Leavenworth Case: A Detective Story" by Anna Katharine Green is a seminal work in American detective fiction. This complex mystery revolves around the scandalous death of Horatio Leavenworth, found murdered in his library. The ensuing investigation, led by the astute detective Ebenezer Gryce, uncovers a web of secrets, tangled relationships, and hidden motives within the Leavenworth family.
As Gryce meticulously pieces together the clues, the narrative unfolds through courtroom testimony and detailed accounts, drawing the reader into the heart of the investigation. The novel is notable for its intricate plot, surprising twists, and the author's skillful use of suspense. Green's groundbreaking work helped establish the conventions of the genre and paved the way for future generations of mystery writers. "The Leavenworth Case" remains a captivating read for enthusiasts of classic mysteries and historical crime fiction.
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First published in 1878, "The Leavenworth Case: A Detective Story" by Anna Katharine Green is a seminal work in American detective fiction. This complex mystery revolves around the scandalous death of Horatio Leavenworth, found murdered in his library. The ensuing investigation, led by the astute detective Ebenezer Gryce, uncovers a web of secrets, tangled relationships, and hidden motives within the Leavenworth family.
As Gryce meticulously pieces together the clues, the narrative unfolds through courtroom testimony and detailed accounts, drawing the reader into the heart of the investigation. The novel is notable for its intricate plot, surprising twists, and the author's skillful use of suspense. Green's groundbreaking work helped establish the conventions of the genre and paved the way for future generations of mystery writers. "The Leavenworth Case" remains a captivating read for enthusiasts of classic mysteries and historical crime fiction.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.