The Mayor's Wife
1907
The Mayor's Wife is a mystery novel by Anna Katharine Green, first published in 1907. The story follows Miss Saunders, a young woman seeking employment, who becomes the companion to Mrs. Olympia Packard, the wife of the city's mayor. As Miss Saunders delves into the emotional turmoil surrounding Mrs. Packard, she uncovers a web of secrecy and distress that leads her on a mysterious investigation. This novel is notable for its exploration of domestic life and psychological complexity in early 20th-century America.
