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Anna Katharine Green's novel, 'The Millionaire Baby,' is a compelling mystery set in the early 20th century. The story follows a wealthy family caught in a web of deception and intrigue surrounding the disappearance of their infant daughter. Green's meticulous attention to detail and clever plot twists make this book a standout in the detective fiction genre of the time. Through vivid descriptions of settings and characters, Green creates a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps the reader captivated until the very end. Her skillful use of clues and red herrings adds to the complexity of the…mehr

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Anna Katharine Green's novel, 'The Millionaire Baby,' is a compelling mystery set in the early 20th century. The story follows a wealthy family caught in a web of deception and intrigue surrounding the disappearance of their infant daughter. Green's meticulous attention to detail and clever plot twists make this book a standout in the detective fiction genre of the time. Through vivid descriptions of settings and characters, Green creates a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps the reader captivated until the very end. Her skillful use of clues and red herrings adds to the complexity of the mystery, making it a challenging and satisfying read. Anna Katharine Green, known as the 'mother of the detective novel,' was a pioneering female author in a predominantly male-dominated genre. Her background in law and interest in criminal psychology undoubtedly influenced her writing, allowing her to create intricate plots and well-developed characters. 'The Millionaire Baby' is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction, as well as anyone who enjoys a well-crafted mystery filled with twists and turns.
Autorenporträt
Anna Katharine Green (1846 - 1935) was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel". She was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 11, 1846. Green had an early ambition to write romantic verse and she corresponded with Ralph Waldo Emerson. When her poetry failed to gain recognition, she produced her first and best known novel, The Leavenworth Case (1878), praised by Wilkie Collins and the hit of the year. She became a bestselling author, eventually publishing about 40 books.