Dark Hollow by Anna Katharine Green
Dark Hollow is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1884. The story follows the protagonist, Dr. John Gryce, as he investigates a series of strange occurrences at an isolated mansion called Dark Hollow. The novel is known for its complex plot and unexpected twists, which challenge the reader's perceptions of the characters and their motivations. In this web tool, users can find and read books in the public domain, track their reading progress, leave comments and reactions, and share what they have read. The analytics generated by the tool provide insights into the user's reading habits, such as the types of books they prefer and the amount of time they spend reading. By using this tool, users can discover new authors and genres, connect with other readers, and enhance their literary experience.
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1898 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 35 chapters · 106,545 words
First lines
A high and narrow gate of carefully joined boards, standing ajar in a fence of the same construction! What is there in this to rouse a whole neighbourhood and collect before it a group of eager, anxious, hesitating people?
I will tell you.
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Dark Hollow is listed on Textopian as a novel by Anna Katharine Green, dated 1898 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anna Katharine Green
- Date: 1898 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Suspense
- Length: 106,545 words
- Structure: 35 chapters, 1,958 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the investigation of a murder mystery in a small village, with the focal point being the suspicious Dark Hollow, and is indicative of the mystery genre.
- Detective Fiction — The story revolves around the character, Abel Brooke, a detective attempting to solve the mystery thereby placing the book in the detective fiction genre.
- Crime — The central theme of the book revolves around a murder investigation, which makes it fitting for the crime genre.
- Thriller — The book includes numerous suspenseful and thrilling moments as the mystery unfolds which gives it elements of the thriller genre.
Tags
mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · whodunit · murder · investigation · clue · red herring · sleuth · detective work
Contents
- WHERE IS BELA?
- WAS HE LIVING? - WAS HE DEAD?
- BELA THE REDOUBTABLE
- "AND WHERE WAS I WHEN ALL THIS HAPPENED?"
- "SHE WORE PURPLE"
- ACROSS THE BRIDGE
- WITH HER VEIL DOWN
- WITH HER VEIL LIFTED
- EXCERPTS
- THE SHADOW
- "I WILL THINK ABOUT IT"
- SOUNDS IN THE NIGHT
- A BIT OF STEEL
- ALL IS CLEAR
- THE PICTURE
- "DON'T! DON'T!"
- UNWELCOME TRUTHS
- REFLECTIONS
- ALANSON BLACK
- WHAT HAD MADE THE CHANGE?
- IN THE COURT ROOM
- BEFORE THE GATES
- THE MISFORTUNES OF MY HOUSE
- ONE SECRET LESS
- "WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HIM NOW?"
- THE TELEGRAM
- HE MUST BE FOUND
- THE FIRST EFFORT
- "THERE IS BUT ONE THING TO DO"
- TEMPEST LODGE
- ESCAPE
- THE VIGIL
- THE CURTAIN LIFTED
- DARK HOLLOW
- SUNSET