Hand and Ring

Name: Hand and Ring
Author: Anna Katharine Green

Hand and Ring is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green, first published in 1897. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place at an isolated mansion in the countryside. The victim is a young woman named Ruth, who was visiting her fiancé at his family's estate. As the detective investigates, he uncovers a complex web of relationships and secrets among the members of the household, leading to a surprising revelation of the killer's identity. Reading Analytics: Users can track their reading progress and analytics on Hand and Ring through our website tool. This feature allows readers to see how much they have read, how long it took them to finish the book, and what pages or chapters they found most interesting. Comments and Reactions: Readers can express their thoughts and opinions about Hand and Ring through our comment section. They can share their favorite quotes, discuss plot twists, or simply let others know what they thought of the book. This feature fosters a sense of community among readers and encourages them to engage with each other. Sharing: Users can easily share their reading progress and thoughts about Hand and Ring on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Our website tool provides pre-made sharing buttons that make it simple for readers to spread the word about their favorite books.

By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller · 44 chapters · 172,913 words

First lines

By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes. -- MACBETH.

THE town clock of Sibley had just struck twelve. Court had adjourned, and Judge Evans, with one or two of the leading lawyers of the county, stood in the door-way of the court-house discussing in a friendly way the eccentricities of criminals as developed in the case then before the court. Mr. Lord had just ventured the assertion that crime as a fine art was happily confined to France; to which District Attorney Ferris had replied:

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anna Katharine Green
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller, Crime, Historical Fiction
Length: 172,913 words
Structure: 44 chapters, 3,897 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The novel involves investigation and solving of a crime.
Detective Fiction — The central character is a detective tasked with solving a murder case.
Thriller — The plot involves suspense, tension, and excitement, typical of thrillers.
Crime — The story revolves around a criminal act - a murder, and its investigation.