The Woman in the Alcove
1905
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.
















