
The Doctor, His Wife, and the Clock is a late 19th-century crime fiction novella by Anna Katharine Green. The story revolves around the murder of respected citizen Mr. Hasbrouck, leading detective Ebenezer Gryce to investigate the case. Central to the plot is Dr. Zabriskie, a blind physician who believes he has accidentally committed the murder, complicating the narrative with themes of jealousy, guilt, and tragic circumstances. The novella is notable for its psychological depth and suspenseful exploration of accountability and the nature of love.















