The Woman in the Alcove

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

Contents

• THE WOMAN WITH THE DIAMOND
• THE GLOVES
• ANSON DURAND
• EXPLANATIONS
• SUPERSTITION
• SUSPENSE
• NIGHT AND A VOICE
• ARREST
• THE MOUSE NIBBLES AT THE NET
• I ASTONISH THE INSPECTOR
• THE INSPECTOR ASTONISHES ME
• ALMOST
• THE MISSING RECOMMENDATION
• TRAPPED
• SEARS OR WELLGOOD
• DOUBT
• SWEETWATER IN A NEW ROLE
• THE CLOSED DOOR
• THE FACE
• MOONLIGHT-AND A CLUE
• GRIZEL! GRIZEL!
• GUILT
• THE GREAT MOGUL

More by Anna Katharine Green

• A Difficult Problem (1900)
• The Staircase at the Heart's Delight (1894)
• The Filigree Ball (1908)
• The Leavenworth Case (1904)
• Dark Hollow (1898)
• Agatha Webb (1907)
• The Mill Mystery (1908)
• The House of the Whispering Pines (1908)
• All works by Anna Katharine Green