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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 (no doubt assisted by her lawyer father). Born in Brooklyn, New York,... Read Full Overview

American author Anna Katharine Green is credited with being an enormously influential figure in the development of the detective, mystery and crime genre. One of her chief strengths is her accurate depictions of the complex machinery of the American legal system, which comes... Read Full Overview

Unravel a web of family secrets and hidden inheritances in Anna Katharine Green's classic mystery, "The Chief Legatee." A gripping tale of legacy and intrigue, this gothic thriller explores the dark side of wealth and the lengths people will go to protect their interests... Read Full Overview

Unravel a web of family secrets and hidden inheritances in Anna Katharine Green's classic mystery, "The Chief Legatee." A gripping tale of legacy and intrigue, this gothic thriller explores the dark side of wealth and the lengths people will go to protect their interests... Read Full Overview

The Chief Legatee is a suspenseful novel revolving around the sudden disappearance of a newlywed bride. The story begins with the frantic search of the groom, who is deeply disturbed by his bride s unexpected flight shortly after their wedding. His unwavering faith in her love... Read Full Overview

The Chief Legatee is a mystery novel written by Anna Katharine Green, often referred to as the "mother of the detective novel." Published in 1906, this book is part of her extensive body of work that helped shape the early detective fiction genre.

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Anna Katharine Green 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 had an early ambition to write romantic verse, and she corresponded with... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Chief Legatee