The Thief by Anna Katharine Green
The Thief is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green and published in 1898. The story follows the protagonist, Mr. Gryce, as he investigates a series of thefts at a wealthy family's estate. As the investigation unfolds, Gryce uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to question everything he thought he knew about the case. What is the name of the protagonist in The Thief?
By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction · 7,880 words
First lines
"And now, if you have all seen the coin and sufficiently admired it, you may pass it back. I make a point of never leaving it off the shelf for more than fifteen minutes."
The half dozen or more guests seated about the board of the genial speaker, glanced casually at each other as though expecting to see the object mentioned immediately produced.
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The Thief is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anna Katharine Green, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anna Katharine Green
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction, Thriller
- Length: 7,880 words
- Structure: 1 section, 133 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book explores a mysterious theft event and follows a detective who's trying to uncover the truth.
- Crime — The protagonist is a thief who plans and executes a daring theft.
- Detective Fiction — The narrative follows a detective's investigation into a theft, with the process of deductive reasoning being a central plot element.
- Thriller — The story includes elements of suspense and tension as characters navigate danger and deceit.
Tags
mystery · thriller · detective · crime · suspense · whodunit · investigation · clues · red herring · plot twist · sleuth · detective work