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The Leavenworth Case

Autor Anna Katharine Green
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Horatio Leavenworth is a New York merchant whose material wealth is matched by his eminence in the community and reputation for good works. He is also the guardian of two striking nieces who share his Fifth Avenue mansion. Mary, her uncle's favorite, is to inherit his fortune at his death. As this mystery opens, that lamentable event has just occurred. Leavenworth has been shot to death and circumstances point to one of his young wards...
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ISBN-13: 9781541147997
ISBN-10: 1541147995
Pagini: 382
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.51 kg

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.