The Doctor, His Wife, and the Clock - Green, Anna Katharine
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First published in 1895, ¿The Doctor, His Wife, and the Clock¿ is a detective novel written by American novelist Anna Katharine Green. Ebenezer Gryce is once again leading a murder investigation, this time concerning a man who has been shot dead in his own house. Without any leads, evidence, or witnesses, he turns to the victim's immediate neighbours: a blind doctor and his stunningly beautiful wife. The seventh book in Green's detective series featuring Mr. Gryce, ¿The Doctor, His Wife, and the Clock¿ is a riveting tale of mystery and intrigue not to be missed by fans of classic detective…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
First published in 1895, ¿The Doctor, His Wife, and the Clock¿ is a detective novel written by American novelist Anna Katharine Green. Ebenezer Gryce is once again leading a murder investigation, this time concerning a man who has been shot dead in his own house. Without any leads, evidence, or witnesses, he turns to the victim's immediate neighbours: a blind doctor and his stunningly beautiful wife. The seventh book in Green's detective series featuring Mr. Gryce, ¿The Doctor, His Wife, and the Clock¿ is a riveting tale of mystery and intrigue not to be missed by fans of classic detective fiction. Anna Katharine Green (1846¿1935) was an American novelist and poet. Among the first writers of detective fiction in America, she is considered to be the ¿mother¿ of the genre for her legally-accurate and well-thought-out plots. Other notable works by this author include: ¿The Leavenworth Case¿ (1878), ¿A Strange Disappearance¿ (1880), and ¿The Circular Study¿ (1900). Read & Co. Classics is proudly republishing this vintage detective novel now in a brand new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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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.