Forsaken Inn

Published in 1879, 'The Forsaken Inn' by Anna Katharine Green is a locked-room mystery narrated by Mrs. Truax, the innkeeper. The story unfolds when a young couple checks into the inn, only for the bride's body to be discovered years later in a hidden room, despite witnesses claiming they saw her leave with her husband. Green's use of diary entries and letters adds depth to the narrative, making it a notable early example of the mystery genre that keeps readers guessing until the end.