The Circular Study - Green Anna Katharine

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Résumé :
Detective Gryce is called upon to determine the how and why of the man's murder, if it is truly a murder, when he is discovered dead in the study of his New York City home. In order to find out what happened to the victim, Gryce must look into the significance of the few evidence, including the screams of a talking bird, with the help of Miss Amelia Butterworth. It will take two families and many generations to solve this crime. Author Anna Katharine Green was an early inspiration for Agatha Christie and is often referred to as the mother of the detective novel.

Biographie:
The American author Anna Katharine Green (1846-1955), who is recognized as one of the forerunners of detective fiction, was raised in a sophisticated and educated household and was born in Brooklyn, New York. Her debut book, The Leavenworth Case, which was released in 1878, quickly rose to popularity. She produced countless short pieces in the genre in addition to almost 40 books. Intricate riddles, brilliant storytelling, and the use of forensic evidence were hallmarks of her books, which also often included characters like detective Ebenezer Gryce and the single sleuth Amelia Butterworth. Along with her contributions to the genre, Green pioneered the exploration of gender and social class issues in mysteries, often utilizing her characters to remark on societal injustices. She was on the executive committee of the New York State Suffrage Association and sponsored issues including public health and education, demonstrating her commitment to women's suffrage and charity. Her contributions to the detective fiction genre are still respected and recognized in modern times.