The Filigree Ball
In "The Filigree Ball," Anna Katharine Green draws readers into a world of mystery, suspense, and psychological intrigue. The story revolves around a baffling crime set in a historically significant mansion in Washington, D.C. When a death occurs under mysterious circumstances, seemingly without any sign of violence or struggle, detectives are faced with a puzzle that challenges conventional investigative methods. As the plot unfolds, Green's narrative delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships, dark family secrets, and the weight of the past. The mansion itself, with its haunting atmosphere and untold stories, becomes a central character in the tale, emphasizing the novel's gothic undertones. Green's meticulous character development and atmospheric descriptions ensure that "The Filigree Ball" stands as a shining example of early detective fiction, blending suspense with rich literary craftsmanship.
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The Filigree Ball
In "The Filigree Ball," Anna Katharine Green draws readers into a world of mystery, suspense, and psychological intrigue. The story revolves around a baffling crime set in a historically significant mansion in Washington, D.C. When a death occurs under mysterious circumstances, seemingly without any sign of violence or struggle, detectives are faced with a puzzle that challenges conventional investigative methods. As the plot unfolds, Green's narrative delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships, dark family secrets, and the weight of the past. The mansion itself, with its haunting atmosphere and untold stories, becomes a central character in the tale, emphasizing the novel's gothic undertones. Green's meticulous character development and atmospheric descriptions ensure that "The Filigree Ball" stands as a shining example of early detective fiction, blending suspense with rich literary craftsmanship.
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The Filigree Ball

The Filigree Ball

by Anna Katharine Green
The Filigree Ball

The Filigree Ball

by Anna Katharine Green

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Overview

In "The Filigree Ball," Anna Katharine Green draws readers into a world of mystery, suspense, and psychological intrigue. The story revolves around a baffling crime set in a historically significant mansion in Washington, D.C. When a death occurs under mysterious circumstances, seemingly without any sign of violence or struggle, detectives are faced with a puzzle that challenges conventional investigative methods. As the plot unfolds, Green's narrative delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships, dark family secrets, and the weight of the past. The mansion itself, with its haunting atmosphere and untold stories, becomes a central character in the tale, emphasizing the novel's gothic undertones. Green's meticulous character development and atmospheric descriptions ensure that "The Filigree Ball" stands as a shining example of early detective fiction, blending suspense with rich literary craftsmanship.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789358057768
Publisher: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
Publication date: 11/06/2023
Pages: 260
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

Anna Katharine Green (November 11, 1846 - April 11, 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".
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