THE CASES OF VIOLET STRANGE - Complete Mystery Collection
THE CASES OF VIOLET STRANGE - Complete Mystery Collection

Author: Anna Katharine Green

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Cases of Violet Strange - Complete Mystery Collection' is a compelling and intricate collection of mystery stories that follow the adventures of the enigmatic and independent detective, Violet Strange. Green's writing style is characterized by detailed descriptions, clever plot twists, and a keen eye for human psychology, placing her in the context of the Golden Age of detective fiction. The stories in this collection are carefully crafted puzzles that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Anna Katharine Green, known as the "mother of the detective novel", drew inspiration from her own experiences as a pioneer female writer in a male-dominated genre. Her unique perspective and groundbreaking narratives set her apart as a trailblazer in the realm of mystery fiction. I highly recommend 'The Cases of Violet Strange - Complete Mystery Collection' to fans of classic detective fiction and those looking for a captivating read that showcases the talents of one of the genre's most influential authors. Green's stories are not only entertaining but also offer insight into the social norms and values of the time in which they were written.

The Mysteries of Violet Strange - Complete Whodunit Series in One Edition
The Mysteries of Violet Strange - Complete Whodunit Series in One Edition

Author: Anna Katharine Green

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-24

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Violet Strange Series is a collection of nine mysteries featuring Violet Strange, a debutante with a secret life as a sleuth. Table of Contents: The Golden Slipper The Second Bullet An Intangible Clue The Grotto Spectre The Dreaming Lady The House of Clocks The Doctor, His Wife, and The Clock Missing: Page Thirteen Violet's Own Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel". She is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the series detective. As journalist Kathy Hickman writes, Green "stamped the mystery genre with the distinctive features that would influence writers from Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle to contemporary authors of suspenseful "whodunits". In addition to creating elderly spinster and young female sleuths, Green's innovative plot devices included dead bodies in libraries, newspaper clippings as "clews", the coroner's inquest, and expert witnesses.

Missing
Missing

Author: Anna Katharine Green

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-08-27

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9781975796990

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Violet Strange, a clever petite detective, is called upon to solve the mystery of a page gone missing from an important document. The futures of several people, including an eccentric misanthrope, a chemical scientist, a bride and groom, depend on the quick resolution of this problem. In solving one mystery, she uncovers another which dates back many years.

ANNA KATHERINE GREEN Ultimate Collection: Amelia Butterworth Series, Detective Ebenezer Gryce Mysteries, The Cases of Violet Strange, Caleb Sweetwater Trilogy & Other Mysteries
ANNA KATHERINE GREEN Ultimate Collection: Amelia Butterworth Series, Detective Ebenezer Gryce Mysteries, The Cases of Violet Strange, Caleb Sweetwater Trilogy & Other Mysteries

Author: Anna Katharine Green

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 5485

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In the ANNA KATHERINE GREEN Ultimate Collection, readers are treated to a comprehensive selection of mysteries crafted by the pioneering American author. Anna Katharine Green's writing style seamlessly intertwines elements of detective fiction, romance, and psychological insight, creating a captivating atmosphere that keeps readers engaged until the very last page. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Green's works offer a glimpse into the social norms and values of the time, while also challenging conventions through her strong and independent female protagonists like Amelia Butterworth and Violet Strange. The collection includes the famous Detective Ebenezer Gryce Mysteries and the intriguing Caleb Sweetwater Trilogy, showcasing Green's versatility in storytelling and character development. Each mystery is intricately plotted, filled with twists and turns that will leave readers guessing until the final reveal. As one of the first female mystery writers, Anna Katharine Green's contributions to the genre are unparalleled, paving the way for future generations of writers to explore the complexities of human nature through the lens of detective fiction. Her keen observations and intricate plots make the ANNA KATHERINE GREEN Ultimate Collection a must-read for fans of classic mysteries and literary enthusiasts alike, offering a treasure trove of thrilling tales that continue to captivate audiences to this day.

ANNA KATHERINE GREEN Ultimate Collection
ANNA KATHERINE GREEN Ultimate Collection

Author: Anna Katharine Green

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-09

Total Pages: 5482

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This carefully crafted ebook: "ANNA KATHERINE GREEN Ultimate Collection: Amelia Butterworth Series, Detective Ebenezer Gryce Mysteries, The Cases of Violet Strange, Caleb Sweetwater Trilogy & Other Mysteries" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel". She is credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the series detective. Her main character was detective Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force, but in three novels he is assisted by the nosy society spinster Amelia Butterworth, the prototype for Miss Marple, Miss Silver and other creations. She also invented the 'girl detective': in the character of Violet Strange, a debutante with a secret life as a sleuth. Indeed, as journalist Kathy Hickman writes, Green "stamped the mystery genre with the distinctive features that would influence writers from Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle to contemporary authors of suspenseful "whodunits". Table of Contents: Amelia Butterworth Series: That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study Mystery Novels: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance X Y Z: A Detective Story Hand and Ring The Mill Mystery The Forsaken Inn Cynthia Wakeham's Money Agatha Webb One of My Sons The Filigree Ball The Millionaire Baby The Chief Legatee' The Woman in the Alcove The Mayor's Wife The House of the Whispering Pines Three Thousand Dollars Initials Only Dark Hollow The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow Non Detective Novel: The Sword of Damocles: A Story of New York Life Short Stories: The Old Stone House and Other Stories A Difficult Problem and Other Stories Room Number 3 and Other Detective Stories The Golden Slipper and Other Problems for Violet Strange

Crimes and Covers
Crimes and Covers

Author: Amanda Flower

Publisher: Crooked Lane Books

Published: 2022-01-11

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1643855972

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Violet Waverly sleuths a Thoreau-ly puzzling Christmastime murder in Agatha Award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower's fifth Magical Bookshop mystery. Christmas is coming to the Western New York village of Cascade Springs, and so is the long-awaited wedding of Charming Books proprietor Violet Waverly and police chief David Rainwater. Grandma Daisy and Violet's best friend, Sadie, go all out to make the nuptials the event of the season--whether Violet likes it or not. But the reception becomes memorable for all the wrong reasons when a woman's dead body floats by on the frigid Niagara River. Violet is shocked to recognize the deceased as a mysterious woman who visited Charming Books two days before the wedding, toting a rare first edition of Henry David Thoreau's Walden. Well aware that a mint condition copy could be worth more than $14,000, Violet told the woman she would have to have the book appraised before she could consider buying it. Most displeased, the woman tucked the precious tome under her arm and stormed out of the shop. Now she's dead, and an enigmatic message scrawled in pen upon her palm reads, "They stole my book." It's a confounding case, indeed. But fortunately, Violet can draw on the resources of her bookshop's magical consciousness, which communicates clues to Violet via quotes from Walden. With Emerson the tuxedo cat and Faulkner the crow at her side, Violet sets out to recover the priceless book by solving a murder most transcendental.

Murder in a Few Words
Murder in a Few Words

Author: Charlotte Beyer

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2022-02-22

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 1476641714

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The clue-puzzle, legal thriller, and classic whodunit are just a few of the subgenres within the widely popular crime fiction genre. However, despite its popularity among readers, the crime short story genre has yet to be fully explored by scholars. This book offers a deep-dive into crime short stories written by a wide range of authors, tracing the history and evolution of the crime short story. The book offers an accessible and original examination of crime short stories, focusing on compelling themes such as miscarriage of justice, feminism, environmental crime and toxic masculinity.

Rethinking Gothic Transgressions of Gender and Sexuality
Rethinking Gothic Transgressions of Gender and Sexuality

Author: Sarah Faber

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-03-11

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1003852963

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

From early examples of queer representation in mainstream media to present-day dissolutions of the human-nature boundary, the Gothic is always concerned with delineating and transgressing the norms that regulate society and speak to our collective fears and anxieties. This volume examines British and American Gothic texts from four centuries and diverse media – including novels, films, podcasts, and games – in case studies which outline the central relationship between the Gothic and transgression, particularly gender(ed) and sexual transgression. This relationship is both crucial and constantly shifting, ever in the process of renegotiation, as transgression defines the Gothic and society redefines transgression. The case studies draw on a combination of well-studied and under-studied texts in order to arrive at a more comprehensive picture of transgression in the Gothic. Pointing the way forward in Gothic Studies, this original and nuanced combination of gendered, Ecogothic, queer, and media critical approaches addresses established and new scholars of the Gothic alike.

S is for Silence
S is for Silence

Author: Sue Grafton

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2009-09-18

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 0330507176

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

S is for Silence is the nineteenth in the Kinsey Millhone mystery series by Sue Grafton. Just after Independence Day in July 1953 Violet Sullivan, a local good time girl living in Serena Station Southern California, drives off in her brand new Chevy and is never seen again. Left behind is her young daughter, Daisy, and Violet's impetuous husband, Foley, who had been persuaded to buy his errant wife the car only days before . . . Now, thirty-five years later, Daisy wants closure. Reluctant to open such an old cold case Kinsey Millhone agrees to spend five days investigating, believing at first that Violet simply moved on to pastures new. But very soon it becomes clear that a lot of people shared a past with Violet, a past that some are still desperate to keep hidden. And in a town as close-knit as Serena there aren't many places to hide when things turn vicious . . .