Lost Man's Lane

Name: Lost Man's Lane
Author: Anna Katharine Green

Lost Man's Lane is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1890. The story follows the protagonist, Dr. John Gryce, as he investigates the murder of a young woman named Emily Fox-Tibbets. The case proves to be particularly challenging due to the lack of physical evidence and the complex web of relationships between the suspects. As Dr. Gryce delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a surprising twist that reveals the true culprit and their motive. Throughout the novel, Green's masterful storytelling and keen observations on human nature make for a gripping and suspenseful read.

By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1909 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Gothic Fiction · 41 chapters · 108,700 words

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Ever since my fortunate -- or shall I say unfortunate? -- connection with that famous case of murder in Gramercy Park, I have had it intimated to me by many of my friends -- and by some who were not my friends -- that no woman who had met with such success as myself in detective work would ever be satisfied with a single display of her powers, and that sooner or later I would find myself again at work upon some other case of striking peculiarities.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anna Katharine Green
Date: 1909 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Suspense
Length: 108,700 words
Structure: 41 chapters, 1,761 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The novel revolves around a series of mysterious moments, disappearing individuals, and puzzle-solving which are typical elements of the mystery genre.
Detective Fiction — The protagonist is a detective who seeks to unravel the truth behind the strange happenings in the lane, fitting the detective fiction genre.
Gothic Fiction — The setting is an eerie lane with a sinister history and the narrative often employs an atmosphere of gloom and romanticism, typical of the Gothic fiction genre.
Suspense — The story contains many suspenseful events and tensions as the protagonist tries to solve the mystery, aligning it with the suspense genre.