The Staircase at the Heart's Delight
The Staircase at the Heart's Delight is a novel by Anna Katharine Green, first published in 1887. It is the story of a young woman, Mary, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small New England town. Mary soon discovers that her aunt and uncle are hiding a dark secret: they are involved in a mysterious and dangerous cult. Mary is determined to uncover the truth and save her family from the cult's sinister influence. Along the way, she meets a handsome stranger who helps her in her quest. Together, they must unravel the secrets of the cult and the mysterious staircase at the heart of it all.
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1894 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Romance · 7,585 words
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AS TOLD BY MR. GRYCE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Anna Katharine Green
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Romance, Thriller
- Length: 7,585 words
- Structure: 1 section, 87 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows a detective as he investigates a murder, making it a classic mystery novel.
- Crime Fiction — The book follows a detective as he investigates a murder, making it a classic crime fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows a detective as he investigates a murder, while also exploring the romantic relationship between two of the characters.
- Thriller — The book follows a detective as he investigates a murder, creating a thrilling and suspenseful atmosphere.
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