The Leavenworth Case - Anna Katharine Green

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Résumé :
The Leavenworth Case (1878), also known as A Lawyer's Story, is an American detective story and Anna Katharine Green's debut book. The murder of retired merchant Horatio Leavenworth at his New York house is the subject of this New York City-based story. The well-read book helped shape the detective fiction by introducing the investigator Ebenezer Gryce. The story opens with the murder and shooting of rich retired businessman Horatio Leavenworth in his library. No one could have left the Manhattan Mansion before the corpse was discovered the next day, according to the investigation conducted by Ebenezer Gryce and Everett Raymond. Mary and Eleanore, Leavenworth's orphaned nieces, Hannah the maid, and a strange guy who emerges on the scene all play a role in the inquiry as the narrative goes on.

Biographie:
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....

Sommaire:
The Leavenworth Case (1878), also known as A Lawyer's Story, is an American detective story and Anna Katharine Green's debut book. The murder of retired merchant Horatio Leavenworth at his New York house is the subject of this New York City-based story. The well-read book helped shape the detective fiction by introducing the investigator Ebenezer Gryce. The story opens with the murder and shooting of rich retired businessman Horatio Leavenworth in his library. No one could have left the Manhattan Mansion before the corpse was discovered the next day, according to the investigation conducted by Ebenezer Gryce and Everett Raymond. Mary and Eleanore, Leavenworth's orphaned nieces, Hannah the maid, and a strange guy who emerges on the scene all play a role in the inquiry as the narrative goes on....