The Golden Slipper
The Golden Slipper is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1897. The story follows the protagonist, detective Ebenezer Gryce, as he investigates the murder of a young woman found dead in her bedroom with a golden slipper on her foot. As Gryce delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to the killer. The novel is known for its clever plot twists and Green's masterful use of misdirection, keeping readers guessing until the very end.
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1905 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller · 9 chapters · 106,660 words
First lines
"She's here! I thought she would be. She's one of the three young ladies you see in the right-hand box near the proscenium."
The gentleman thus addressed -- a man of middle age and a member of the most exclusive clubs -- turned his opera glass toward the spot designated, and in some astonishment retorted:
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anna Katharine Green
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Thriller, Crime Fiction
- Length: 106,660 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 1,928 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a detective mystery framework, unveiling secrets and making surprising discoveries.
- Detective Fiction — The protagonist is a detective, and the story revolves around solving crime.
- Thriller — There is a maintained suspense of the crime-solving journey of the detective.
- Crime Fiction — Solving a crime is a central plot of the book.
Tags
mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · romance · historical · female protagonist · intrigue · plot twist · cliffhanger · classic
Contents
- THE GOLDEN SLIPPER
- THE SECOND BULLET
- AN INTANGIBLE CLUE
- THE GROTTO SPECTRE
- THE DREAMING LADY
- THE HOUSE OF CLOCKS
- THE DOCTOR, HIS WIFE, AND THE CLOCK
- MISSING: PAGE THIRTEEN
- VIOLET'S OWN