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The Woman in the Alcove

1905

Anna Katharine Green

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The Woman in the Alcove

Anna Katharine Green

1905

American Literature, Novels

The Woman in the Alcove is a detective novel by Anna Katharine Green, first published in 1905. Set during a glamorous ball in New York City, the story follows Rita Van Arsdale as she navigates a web of intrigue after the murder of socialite Mrs. Fairbrother. With her fiancé Anson Durand suspected of the crime, Rita is determined to clear his name while confronting themes of love, betrayal, and complex human relationships. Green, a pioneer of American detective fiction, is known for her well-plotted narratives and legal accuracy.

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A detective novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around an enigmatic murder during a glamorous bal...

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The Woman in the Alcove is Anna Green's best mystery story. When a New York high society party ends in murder, a young w...

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