Anna Katharine Green's A Difficult Problem is a mystery novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows the investigation of a murder in a small New England town. The victim is a young woman, and the prime suspect is her fiancé, a wealthy and influential man. The local police are unable to solve the case, so they call in a private detective, Ebenezer Gryce, to help. Gryce is a master of deduction and soon discovers that the case is far more complicated than it first appeared. He must unravel a web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman who may hold the key to the case. As Gryce gets closer to the truth, he finds himself in danger as the murderer will do anything to keep their secret. In the end, Gryce must use all of his skills to solve the case and bring the killer to justice.
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1900 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 2 chapters