Anna Katharine Green

Broschiertes Buch

Marked "Personal"

Beschreibung

In the midst of illness and hunger, two men murder a boy and are forced to reckon with the impending wrath of a mystery avenger. Marked "Personal" is an intense drama fueled by desperate actions and haunting memories. Two men, living in two different regions, share a common bond. They both received letters marked "personal" that are linked to a horrifying crime they committed 12 years prior. Both men were part of a group of prospectors, who were slammed by bad weather, sickness and starvation. They did unspeakable things to survive, including murder an innocent person. Each letter signifies the moment of truth in which they must accept their pending fate. Anna Katharine Green is a brilliant writer who is a master of suspense. In Marked "Personal" every moment is rife with uncertainty. As the details are slowly unveiled, the reader is pulled into a series of unnerving events. Green delivers an unforgettable story that stands out among her acclaimed catalog.. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Autor

Anna Katharine Green was an American poet and novelist, born on November 11, 1846, in Brooklyn, New York. She is often regarded as one of the pioneers of detective fiction in America and has been called "the mother of the detective novel" for her contributions to the genre. Green was known for her well-crafted, legally accurate stories that set her apart from many other writers of her time. She achieved notable success with her first novel, The Leavenworth Case, and went on to write many other detective stories that captivated readers. Her works were recognized for their intricate plots and attention to detail, influencing the development of the mystery genre. Green married Charles Rohlfs in 1884, and they remained together until her death on April 11, 1935, in Buffalo, New York. Beyond her literary career, Green's works were adapted into several films, including The Leavenworth Case, His Wife s Husband, and Who Is Number One? Her legacy endures as a trailblazer in American detective fiction.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mint Editions
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 326g
• ISBN-13: 9781513280554
• ISBN-10: 1513280554
• Artikelnr.: 61383060