The Leavenworth Case

The Leavenworth Case is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1878. The story follows the protagonist, Dr. John Gaunt, as he investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman, Edward Leavenworth. The case proves to be complex and challenging for Gaunt, who must navigate a web of suspects and motives to uncover the truth. Can I help you with anything else?

By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction · 39 chapters

Contents

• "A GREAT CASE"
• THE CORONER'S INQUEST
• FACTS AND DEDUCTIONS
• A CLUE
• EXPERT TESTIMONY
• SIDE-LIGHTS
• MARY LEAVENWORTH
• CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
• A DISCOVERY
• MR. GRYCE RECEIVES NEW IMPETUS
• THE SUMMONS
• ELEANORE
• THE PROBLEM
• MR. GRYCE AT HOME
• WAYS OPENING
• THE WILL OF A MILLIONAIRE
• THE BEGINNING OF GREAT SURPRISES
• ON THE STAIRS
• IN MY OFFICE
• "TRUEMAN! TRUEMAN! TRUEMAN!"
• A PREJUDICE
• PATCH-WORK
• THE STORY OF A CHARMING WOMAN
• A REPORT FOLLOWED BY SMOKE
• TIMOTHY COOK
• MR. GRYCE EXPLAINS HIMSELF
• AMY BELDEN
• A WEIRD EXPERIENCE
• THE MISSING WITNESS
• BURNED PAPER
• Q
• MRS. BELDEN'S NARRATIVE
• UNEXPECTED TESTIMONY
• MR. GRYCE RESUMES CONTROL
• FINE WORK
• GATHERED THREADS
• CULMINATION
• A FULL CONFESSION
• THE OUTCOME OF A GREAT CRIME

More by Anna Katharine Green

• A Difficult Problem (1900)
• The Staircase at the Heart's Delight (1894)
• The Woman in the Alcove (1902)
• The Filigree Ball (1908)
• Dark Hollow (1898)
• Agatha Webb (1907)
• The Mill Mystery (1908)
• The House of the Whispering Pines (1908)
• All works by Anna Katharine Green