The Woman in the Alcove

Name: The Woman in the Alcove
Author: Anna Katharine Green

The Woman in the Alcove, written by Anna Katharine Green, is a mystery novel first published in 1892. The story follows detective Ebenezer Gryce as he investigates the murder of a young woman found dead in an alcove at a New York City hotel. As Gryce delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of secrets and lies that lead him to the killer. The novel is known for its innovative use of clues and red herrings, as well as its exploration of themes such as gender roles and social class.

By Anna Katharine Green · First published 1902 · Genre: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime · 23 chapters · 89,037 words

First lines

I was, perhaps, the plainest girl in the room that night. I was also the happiest-up to one o'clock. Then my whole world crumbled, or, at least, suffered an eclipse. Why and how, I am about to relate.

I was not made for love. This I had often said to myself; very often of late. In figure I am too diminutive, in face far too unbeautiful, for me to cherish expectations of this nature. Indeed, love had never entered into my plan of life, as was evinced by the nurse's diploma I had just gained after three years of hard study and severe training.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anna Katharine Green
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Detective Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Romantic Suspense
Length: 89,037 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 1,286 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The book revolves around a murder with an unidentifiable culprit, embodying elements like a mysterious crime, an unknown murderer, and a detective solving the case, which are characteristic of the Mystery genre.
Detective Fiction — The protagonist is a female detective who uses logical deduction and astute observation to solve the case, epitomizing the detective fiction genre.
Crime — The plot pivots around a crime and its subsequent investigation and resolution, rendering 'Crime' as an applicable genre.
Thriller — The tension, suspense, and excitement maintained throughout the narrative suit the Thriller genre.