A Strange Disappearance
The story revolves around a young woman who disappears under mysterious circumstances. Her fiancé hires a detective to investigate her disappearance and uncover the truth behind it. The investigation leads to a complex web of secrets and lies, ultimately revealing a surprising twist in the case.
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1882 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Suspense · 20 chapters · 59,767 words
First lines
"Talking of sudden disappearances the one you mention of Hannah in that Leavenworth case of ours, is not the only remarkable one which has come under my direct notice. Indeed, I know of another that in some respects, at least, surpasses that in points of interest, and if you will promise not to inquire into the real names of the parties concerned, as the affair is a secret, I will relate you my experience regarding it."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anna Katharine Green
- Date: 1882 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Suspense, Crime, Literary Fiction
- Length: 59,767 words
- Structure: 20 chapters, 922 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around an investigation into a disappearance, central to the mystery genre.
- Detective Fiction — Features a detective or investigator solving a crime, typical of detective fiction.
- Suspense — Creates tension and anticipation regarding the outcome of the investigation.
- Crime — Involves criminal elements and the consequences of crime.
Tags
Mystery · Detective Fiction · Classic Novel · Victorian Era · Female Detective · Whodunit · Plot Twist · Suspenseful · Gothic Atmosphere · Small Town Setting · Family Secrets · Hidden Identities
Contents
- A Novel Case
- A few Points
- The Contents of a Bureau Drawer
- Thompson's Story
- A New York Belle
- A Bit of Calico
- The House at the Granby Cross Roads
- A Word Overheard
- A few Golden Hairs
- The Secret of Mr. Blake's Studio
- Luttra
- A Woman's Love
- A Man's Heart
- Mrs. Daniels
- A Confab
- The Mark of the Red Cross
- The Capture
- Love and Duty
- Explanations
- The Bond that Unites