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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...

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,...

"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 "Detective Ebenezer Gryce - Complete Murder-Mysteries Collection: 11 Novels in One Volume," Anna Katharine Green crafts an intricate tapestry of crime fiction that laid the groundwork for many modern...

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 "Detective Mysteries - Ultimate Collection: 48 Novels & Detective Tales in One Volume," Anna Katharine Green crafts a compelling anthology that spans the evolution of the detective genre. Renowned...

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,...

Murder is a hard act to follow. The only thing Mabel knows for sure is that the butler didn't do it.All the drama doesn't take place on the stage at the Glenhaven Drama Festival. A collection of amateur...

A ghost hunter falls to her death at a haunted lighthouse—but was it really the spirits, or something far more sinister? Demelza Pascoe must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.When paranormal...

Noelle Winters planned the perfect engagement party for her best friend Zoey, culminating in a heartfelt toast to a future filled with love and happiness. But as the final guests linger, champagne glasses...

The Lonely Road is a harrowing descent into the uncharted depths of the human psyche, where denial, trauma, and repressed darkness collide. Lance is a young man haunted by a past he can't face and choices...

Diamonds are forever. They're a girl's best friend. Until you're the one accused of stealing them.Summer in Texas means two things: blistering heat and competitive softball. For twin sisters Samantha...

Who would want to kill a shady shrink? Well, someone got Gold! Dr. Alexander Gold, to be exact, a shady shrink, whose slogan "You've Got Gold!" made him into a household name. When he's found dead at...

Note to self: no matter how desperate you are, do not move in with someone you just met. They may end up as your best friend, or a serial killer. Turns out, Vic is both. 

Hurricane Josephine, the earliest and strongest on record, hits Florida's Gold Coast, and the devastation of South Beach and the Miami Metro area and the count of the dead and displaced staggers the nation.The...

In a world where technology dictates every move, the most dangerous weapon is the power of independent thought.Alex Vanguard has spent his life designing the very systems that control him. Every transaction,...

Nestled in the heart of downtown on Mackinac Island is the beloved Saint Anne's Catholic Church. The church is a staple in this historic island town, marking the passage of time and a place of worship...

A stolen ring, a buried truth, and justice waiting to be uncovered.When a costly vintage ring vanishes, Private Investigator Lexi Graves is on the case. But why steal just one item when a full heist was...

New York State has adopted a program in which trials are pre-recorded as holograms, or "Holotrials," then played for the jurors later. Adam Simons, a widowed Buffalo trial lawyer and law professor, goes...

Jaden Scott thought his past was buried—until a cryptic message shatters his fragile peace. The Raven's Legacy thrusts Jaden and Layla into a deadly web of espionage and betrayal as they uncover a revived...

The Lying Game: A Deadly Game of Secrets and BetrayalStory Description:A group of strangers receives mysterious invitations to an isolated mansion deep within the forest. Upon arrival, they realize that...

"Between Dream and Reality"In a world filled with mystery and secrets, our protagonist lives in the shadow of his wife's sudden disappearance. A long journey begins in search of the truth, where the threads...

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...

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...

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...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘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,...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

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...

'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...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Let there be spaces in your togetherness,And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.’...

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy. Leblanc's creation, Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, is everything you would expect from a French aristocrat—witty, charming, brilliant,...

"Floor 99" is a gripping, high-octane thriller set in a world that has been irrevocably altered by a cataclysmic event. When the city's once-thriving skyline is reduced to rubble, only a handful of survivors...

After Jason's girlfriend, Tyra, is murdered in a brutal gang attack, he is left alone with the grief of losing someone he held so dear.  The young couple were getting to know each other, but now it seems...

A small coastal town. A librarian's deadly discovery. A murder mystery filled with secrets, lies, and faith.For twelve years, librarian Lilly Cooper has been Weyport's keeper of secrets, collecting whispered...

After a horrific car accident leaves Mallory Davis in a deep coma, her mother, Anne, refuses to let go even when doctors declare her condition hopeless. In a desperate bid to bring her daughter back,...