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In "Cynthia Wakeham's Money," Anna Katharine Green weaves a captivating tale that intertwines themes of wealth, morality, and social reputation within a finely detailed narrative. Set in the backdrop...

In Anna Katharine Green's novel 'A Matter Of Millions', readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the intricate world of financial schemes and deception. Green's literary style is characterized...

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Anna Katharine Green's 'Midnight In Beauchamp Row' is a gripping murder mystery set in a small town with deep-rooted secrets. Green's use of suspenseful plot twists and intricate character development...

Anna Katharine Green's 'Detective Mysteries - Ultimate Collection: 48 Novels & Detective Tales in One Volume' is a comprehensive collection of classic detective stories that showcases the author's...

Anna Katharine Green's 'The Leavenworth Case & Other Detective Novels - 22 Thrillers in One Edition' is a collection of gripping detective stories that captivate readers with intricate plots, cleverly...

A political society secretly operates in Baltimore. When he tries to help his beautiful neighbor Miss Calhoun recover a stolen ring which might cause great unknown danger, Mr. Abbott is drawn into the...

On the evening before his marriage, Sinclair loses a precious curiosity from his collection: an amethyst box, containing a tiny flask of deadly poison. He suspects that this poison is in the possession...

A fascinating tale by Green - it is full of horror and spine-chilling suspense. It will make the reader's blood run cold... _________ American novelist and celebrated writer of detective fiction. Green...

HER room was on the ground floor of the house we mutually inhabited, and mine directly above it, so that my opportunities for seeing her were limited to short glimpses of her auburn head as she leaned...

Anna Green was an early 20th century novelist. She was one of the first authors to write detective stories in America. Her stories are known for their well thought out plots and their legal accuracy....

An old and dilapidated inn in upstate New York provides the setting for this gothic mystery involving two couples in the 1700s. Edwin Urquhart, loved by two sisters, chooses to marry the elder. Arriving...

The Leavenworth Case - Anna Katharine Green - The Leavenworth Case is the first novel of Anna Katharine Green, an American poet and novelist, who was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America,...

It is the noon hour at a museum in New York City. The date: May 23, 1913. The weekday, attendance is light; the attendees are scattered between two floors. Suddenly a cry rings out from the second floor....

Ever since my fortunate—or shall I say unfortunate?—connection with that famous case of murder in Gramercy Park, I have had it intimated to me by many of my friends—and by some who were not my friends—that...

"Talking of sudden disappearances the one you mention of Hannah in that Leavenworth case of ours, is not the only remarkable one which has come under my direct notice. Indeed, I know of another that in...

I had been a junior partner in the firm of Veeley, Carr & Raymond, attorneys and counsellors at law, for about a year, when one morning, in the temporary absence of both Mr. Veeley and Mr. Carr, there...

In the captivating realm of "The Defence of the Bride and Other Poems," Anna Katharine Green weaves a tapestry of lyrical wonders. From the titular poem's poignant exploration of love and sacrifice to...

In the opulent world of New York's high society, a chilling murder casts a sinister shadow over a grand piano recital. As the haunting notes reverberate through the gilded halls, Detective Ebenezer Gryce...

In the enigmatic world of Violet Strange, a brilliant detective with an uncanny ability to unravel the most perplexing mysteries, a new case emerges that will test her limits. When a priceless golden...

"Enter, sir; you are the first to arrive..." When young traveller Hugh Austen, hungry and weather-beaten, seeks refuge in a lonely mansion, he finds himself entwined in the gruesome business of an appalling...

On the night before his wedding, Sinclair finds that his precious amethyst box containing a tiny flask of deadly poison is missing. And he knows it can only have been taken by either of two people: his...

In the quaint town of Wakeham, a shocking discovery sends ripples through the community. Cynthia Wakeham, a wealthy widow, is found murdered in her opulent mansion. As the investigation unfolds, Detective...

Five thousand dollars is offered in reward to whomever finds the six-year-old heiress, Gwendolen Ocumpaugh, who has disappeared mysteriously from her home. Mr. Trevitt, a private detective, is on the...

The dead body of a strange woman is found in an empty house next door to Amelia Butterworth, a single old lady with a formidable curiosity and lots of free time. When Detective Gryce gets on the case,...

The wealthy businessman Horatio Leavenworth is found dead in his private library with a bullet in his head. Nothing in the house is broken. Nothing is stolen. All signs point to an inside job. But who...

In "The Old Stone House and Other Stories," Anna Katharine Green masterfully intertwines the elements of suspense and psychological depth within an engaging narrative framework. This anthology showcases...

In "The Bronze Hand," Anna Katharine Green weaves a tale of mystery and intrigue that exemplifies her pioneering contributions to the detective genre. This novel intricately explores themes of justice,...

In Anna Katharine Green's gripping novel, "The Chief Legatee," the intricate interplay of inheritance and moral dilemma weaves a compelling narrative within the confines of a murder mystery. The story...

In "The Hermit of 'Äî'Äî'Äî Street," Anna Katharine Green intricately weaves a tale infused with suspense and psychological depth, exploring themes of isolation, societal judgment, and the search for...

Some predictions are better left unread.Eliza Thorne, a meticulous librarian with an orderly life, discovers an ancient leather-bound journal hidden in a donation box. The journal's elegant script documents...

In the labyrinthian arteries of Toronto, an unlikely trio unites to swindle millions from a powerful pharmaceutical corporation.A fraudulent sexual assault case against her college professor endowed Grace...

In the frozen depths of the Arctic, the world's largest oil reserve lies waiting—and some will kill to claim it.When scientist Richard Cathey discovers a game-changing energy source that could reshape...

Haunting nightmares are only the beginning.For years, Serenity has been tormented by nightmares of a creature she believes abducted her childhood best friend from the bayou. The police dismissed her claims,...

'A riveting murder mystery wrapped in a twisty conspiracy, set in a vivid fantasy world terrorized by eldritch monsters' FONDA LEE'A twisty detective story, a weird fantasy, a thrilling adventure' MAX...

All systems fail. All societies crumble. All worlds end.In the authoritarian Federation, there is a plot to assassinate and replace the President, a man who has downloaded his mind to a succession of...

'Compelling . . . almost Dickensian' Times'The best thriller writer in the world' Daily Telegraph*****Jonas Merrick - a legendary intelligence analyst for MI5 - has been banished to the Post Room of Thames...

From J.A. Jance, a writer whose thrillers are “hot and getting hotter” (Booklist), the latest in her New York Times bestselling and heart-pounding Ali Reynolds series. Chuck Brewster, the former business...

A rival to overcome… A truth to reveal… A family firm. A long-held promise. What will it take to protect all she loves? Alice Fraser has everything she needs. A comfortable home. A few good friends. A...

Lady Matilda has always been an introvert, preferring her books to awkward conversations with strangers. As her first Season arrives, her mother insists she put away her bluestocking and concentrate on...

What does Tee Rutledge have in common with a mouse?They both witnessed a brutal murder. Unfortunately, the details of the horrific crime are a bit…fuzzy.Those addictive coffee beans with their magical...

A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK! “A riveting wilderness suspense novel by a novelist at the height of her powers” (Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Candy House), Heartwood...

Tall, proud and handsome male lead, Brogan Kavenagh, grew up fast and hard. Determined to defend the disgraced Kavenagh name, his refusal to back down earned him the reputation of a brawler. However,...

Time, Curious Time is a collection of four short stories that involve mystery, humor, and romance. "The Music Helped Her to Forget" follows Marina, a single mom with brown hair and brown skin who takes...

Some lines can't be crossed. Some battles can't be avoided.Merry Tamlin thought she could leave her past behind. For five years, the former special forces operative has been hiding in the shadows of Cowbridge,...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

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‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

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'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

The Front Step An Anthology Like No Other Step into a world of human connection, dark imaginings, and journeys across the globe in this captivating short story collection. Each tale is a prism through...

A dried salt lagoon in the South Australian desert will soon host OWTCAST, a post-apocalyptic wargaming event. Competitors from around the world will utilise their high-tech gear to confront one another...

Four writers. Four genres. Four reasons to kill.When four broke writers meet for their annual retreat in upstate New York, they share it all—insulting rejection letters, crushing disappointments, the...

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From the Mind of Derringer Award Winning Author James Blakey Comes Thirteen Tales of Crime and Mystery."Fast Times at Spiro Agnew High" - Junior Mike Wimmer owes money to the school loan shark. But Mike...