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The Leavenworth Case: Mint Editions (Crime, Thrillers and Detective Work)

Autor Anna Katharine Green
en Limba Engleză Paperback – mai 2021
One of New York City's richest retirees is found dead in his library, making his family and closest friends the focus of the investigation. This is a classic case of whodunit that forces the reader to expect the unexpected. Horatio Leavenworth was a successful merchant fatally shot in his own home. His murder is brought to the attention of Inspector Ebenezer Gryce and Leavenworth's attorney, Everett Raymond. Due to the victim's wealth, many people stand to benefit from his premature death. Gryce and Raymond compile a list of suspects, including family members set to inherit the bulk of the estate. Together, the men look at the evidence to uncover the identity of the real killer. The Leavenworth Case is one of Anna Katharine Green's most engaging novels. It's a realistic detective story filled with complex clues and nuanced characters. It is a unique mystery where its questions are just as compelling the answers. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Leavenworth Case is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781513280547
ISBN-10: 1513280546
Pagini: 312
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Editura: Mint Editions
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Notă biografică

Anna Katharine Green was an American poet and novelist, born on November 11, 1846, in Brooklyn, New York. She is often regarded as one of the pioneers of detective fiction in America and has been called "the mother of the detective novel" for her contributions to the genre. Green was known for her well-crafted, legally accurate stories that set her apart from many other writers of her time. She achieved notable success with her first novel, The Leavenworth Case, and went on to write many other detective stories that captivated readers. Her works were recognized for their intricate plots and attention to detail, influencing the development of the mystery genre. Green married Charles Rohlfs in 1884, and they remained together until her death on April 11, 1935, in Buffalo, New York. Beyond her literary career, Green's works were adapted into several films, including The Leavenworth Case, His Wife's Husband, and Who Is Number One? Her legacy endures as a trailblazer in American detective fiction.