A Detective Story
"A Detective Story" is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1891. The story follows detective Ebenezer Gryce as he investigates the murder of a young woman, Emily Fox. The victim's father, a wealthy businessman, is convinced that his daughter's death was not an accident, but rather a deliberate act of violence. Gryce must navigate a complex web of clues and suspects to uncover the truth behind Emily's murder. As he delves deeper into the case, Gryce discovers that nothing is as it seems, and that the truth is far more sinister than he initially suspected. Will he be able to solve the mystery before it's too late?
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1891 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 2 chapters · 24,740 words
First lines
"Clarke?"
"Yes, sir."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anna Katharine Green
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Fiction
- Length: 24,740 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 475 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title suggests a central plot revolving around a detective investigation, typical of mystery novels. Anna Katharine Green was also a prominent writer of detective fiction.
- Thriller — Often, detective stories also qualify as thrillers as they contain heightened suspense, excitement, and a fast-paced plot, all common elements in a thriller.
- Crime — Main theme revolves around a detective, which suggests the investigation of a crime or crimes, making the crime genre relevant.
- Fiction — The book is a crafted narrative with invented characters and situation, categorizing it as a work of fiction.
Tags
mystery · detective · thriller · crime · suspense · whodunit · investigation · clues · red herring · plot twist · sleuth · murder