Behind Closed Doors - Anna Katharine Green

Autor: Anna Katharine Green

Editorial: Alpha Editions

Año: 10/10/2026

ISBN: 9789375364795

Encuadernación: Tapa blanda

Páginas: 294 pp.

Idioma: eng

EAN: 9789375364795

A single light flickers behind drawn curtains, casting long shadows across a silent parlour where secrets linger and suspicion grows. In the hush of nineteenth-century America, a chilling crime unsettles polite society, drawing sharp-eyed investigators into a labyrinth of hidden motives and whispered fears. The atmosphere is thick with suspense, every footstep echoing with the possibility of revelation or ruin. This is detective fiction at its most evocative, shaped by an author who helped define the very contours of the Victorian mystery novel. This early mystery fiction unfolds with a masterful blend of intricate plotting and psychological insight, inviting readers to weigh each clue and question every alibi. The narrative?s careful pacing and subtle characterisation immerse the audience in a world where appearances deceive and justice is anything but certain. As the investigation deepens, the cast of suspects grows ever more complex, each concealing their own secrets behind a veneer of respectability. The tension between public decorum and private vice is palpable, heightening the suspense in a way that only the finest vintage crime novel can achieve. For admirers of the whodunit mystery book, this work stands as a significant piece of American detective novel history, penned by a pioneering female detective author whose influence continues to be felt. The story?s clever construction and atmospheric detail make it a compelling read for those who appreciate old fashioned mystery and the slow-burning intrigue of a suspenseful detective story. Its enduring appeal lies in the delicate interplay of deduction, doubt, and the ever-present shadow of guilt. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today?s and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it?s a collector?s item and a cultural treasure. Whether for the classic-library buyer or the discerning collector, this volume invites a return to an era when every locked room and quiet corridor might conceal the answer to a crime that still chills the blood.
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