The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock by Anna Katharine Green is a mystery novel first published in 1892. The story follows Dr. John Gryce, a detective who is hired by a wealthy man to investigate the death of his wife, who was killed by a clock that had been left ticking in her room. As Dr. Gryce delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to question everything he thought he knew about the victim and her husband. With its twists and turns, The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock is a classic whodunit that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1897 · Genre: Mystery, Detective fiction, Gothic fiction · 3 chapters