crimen de Gramercy Park

Crimen de Gramercy Park, published in 1897, is a detective novel by Anna Katharine Green, often referred to as the 'mother of detective fiction.' This work introduces Amelia Butterworth, a pioneering amateur sleuth and precursor to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, who features in two subsequent novels. The story presents a complex plot and offers a vivid portrayal of late 19th-century American society, marking a significant contribution to the mystery genre.