That Affair Next Door

Name: That Affair Next Door
Author: Anna Katharine Green

"That Affair Next Door" is a classic detective novel written by Anna Katharine Green in 1907. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place next door to the protagonist, Mr. Gryce. When the victim's wife becomes the prime suspect, Mr. Gryce sets out to uncover the truth and prove her innocence. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a complex web of relationships and secrets that lead him to the true killer. With its twists and turns, "That Affair Next Door" is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction · 38 chapters · 123,699 words

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I am not an inquisitive woman, but when, in the middle of a certain warm night in September, I heard a carriage draw up at the adjoining house and stop, I could not resist the temptation of leaving my bed and taking a peep through the curtains of my window.

First: because the house was empty, or supposed to be so, the family still being, as I had every reason to believe, in Europe; and secondly: because, not being inquisitive, I often miss in my lonely and single life much that it would be both interesting and profitable for me to know.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anna Katharine Green
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime Fiction, Thriller
Length: 123,699 words
Structure: 38 chapters, 2,899 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The novel revolves around the mysterious circumstances surrounding a murder happening in a neighborhood, and a spinster's efforts in unravelling the truths.
Detective Fiction — The main character, Miss Butterworth, takes on the role of an amateur detective in order to solve the crime, a characteristic feature of detective fiction genre.
Crime Fiction — The major plot of the story focuses on a murder and its investigation, which is a standard characteristic of crime fiction.
Thriller — The book's plot engages the reader with suspenseful moments and high levels of anticipation, which can be associated with the thriller genre.