Dark Hollow

Published in 1893, 'Dark Hollow' by Anna Katharine Green is a mystery novel set in the small town of Shelby, where a brutal murder shakes the community. The story follows Deborah, the wife of a man wrongfully convicted and executed for the crime, as she seeks to prove his innocence years later. She confronts the judge who sentenced her husband and takes a position as a maid to gather evidence, leading to unexpected revelations about the true killer. Green's work is notable for its early contribution to the detective genre and complex character development.