22 DETECTIVE NOVELS - Ultimate Mystery Collection: The Leavenworth Case, Lost Man's Lane, Dark Hollow, Hand and Ring, The Mill Mystery, The Forsaken Inn, The House of the Whispering Pines…

In "22 Detective Novels - Ultimate Mystery Collection," Anna Katharine Green masterfully compiles an extensive collection of her most acclaimed detective stories, including noteworthy titles such as "The Leavenworth Case" and "Lost Man's Lane." Renowned for her pioneering contributions to the mystery genre, Green's works reveal intricate plots filled with psychological depth and meticulous attention to detail. Her literary style combines eloquent prose with a keen understanding of human nature, often exploring themes of justice and morality against the backdrop of Victorian society. The collection stands as a testament to her role in shaping the detective narrative, blending suspense and intellect with a unique exploration of character motivations. Anna Katharine Green, often dubbed the 'mother of modern detective fiction,' was a trailblazer for women in literature during the late 19th century. Born in 1846, her background in poetry and legal studies significantly influenced her approach to crafting complex narratives that intertwine legal intricacies with compelling storytelling. Green's novels not only entertain but also reflect her astute observations on society and the human condition, which were often ahead of her time, allowing her to gain a dedicated readership. This ultimate collection is essential for enthusiasts of mystery and detective fiction, as it encapsulates the essence of early crime literature while offering a glimpse into the profound societal insights that underpin Green's stories. Readers seeking an engaging mix of suspense, intricate plots, and historical context will find themselves thoroughly captivated by this remarkable anthology.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:

- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.

- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.

- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.

- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.

- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.

- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.


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    Anna Katharine Green

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  2. 60 Gothic Classics : Enriched edition. Exploring the Haunting Depths of Classic Gothic Literature

    Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, George Eliot, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H.G. Wells, W. Jacobs, H.P. Lovecraft, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Fitz-James O’Brien, Eliza Parsons

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  3. 60 GOTHIC CLASSICS : Dark Fantasy Novels, Supernatural Mysteries, Horror Tales & Gothic Romances

    Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, Guy De Maupassant, George Eliot, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H.G. Wells, W. Jacobs, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons

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  4. The Greatest Gothic Classics : Frankenstein, The Castle of Otranto, St. Irvyne, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Phantom Ship, The Beetle…

    Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, Guy De Maupassant, George Eliot, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H.G. Wells, W. Jacobs, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons

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  5. 60 Gothic Classics : Enriched edition. The Castle of Otranto, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Phantom Ship, The Headless Horseman, The Man-Wolf, The Beetle, The Phantom of the Opera...

    Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Anna Katharine Green, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, William Godwin, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen, John Meade Falkner, Guy De Maupassant, George Eliot, Robert Hugh Benson, Horace Walpole, Frederick Marryat, Thomas love Peacock, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gaston Leroux, Grant Allen, Arthur Machen, Wilkie Collins, Thomas Peckett Prest, James Malcolm Rymer, Charles Brockden Brown, James Hogg, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Richard Marsh, Charles Robert Maturin, John William Polidori, H.G. Wells, W. Jacobs, William Thomas Beckford, Nikolai Gogol, Mary Shelley, Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Gregory Lewis, Eliza Parsons

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  6. That Affair Next Door

    Anna Katharine Green

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  7. Une étrange disparition

    Anna Katharine Green

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  8. Krimi Quartett Superband 1021

    Alfred Bekker, Arthur Gask, Arthur B. Reeve, Anna Katharine Green

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  9. Amelia Butterworth-Krimis : Die größten Mordfälle der berühmten Detektivin: Die Affäre von nebenan, Die Gasse des verlorenen Mannes, Die kreisförmige Studie

    Anna Katharine Green

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  10. Für den Herbst geschrieben: 16 Krimis im Bundle

    Alfred Bekker, Allan Xavier Prescott, Anna Katharine Green

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  11. Krimi Bundle Sommerfeuerwerk Juli 2024

    Alfred Bekker, Henry Rohmer, Francis Beeding, Emile C. Tepperman, Arthur B. Reeve, Anna Katharine Green

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  12. Das 9er Krimi Sommerferien Bundle Juli 2024

    Alfred Bekker, Fred M. White, Anna Katharine Green, Carolyn Wells

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