Anna Katharine Green

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The Complete Amelia Butterworth Mystery Series (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

This volume collects all three Amelia Butterworth novels by Anna Katharine Green: "That Affair Next Door," "Lost Man's Lane" and "The Circular Study." If you are not yet familiar with Green's work, you will soon be a fan -- she was a major influence on the development of the modern mystery story and a strong influence on Agatha Christie. (Miss Marple was modelled after Amelia Butterworth.)

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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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press LLC
• Seitenzahl: 527
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Januar 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781479424818
• Artikelnr.: 47511441