The Woman in the Alcove by Anna Katharine Green
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"The Woman in the Alcove" by Anna Katharine Green is a detective novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around an enigmatic murder during a glamorous ball in New York City, drawing the protagonist, Rita Van Arsdale, into a web of intrigue involving her fiancé, Anson Durand, and a beautiful socialite, Mrs. Fairbrother, who is found dead. As the mystery unravels, themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of
human relationships emerge, with Rita determined to clear Anson's name amidst swirling suspicions. The opening of "The Woman in the Alcove" introduces readers to Rita at the ball, where she experiences unexpected joy as Anson professes his love for her. However, this joy is soon overshadowed by tragedy when Mrs. Fairbrother is discovered murdered, her diamond ring missing. The narrative shifts to tense moments as panic ensues, and Rita's fainting spell marks the transition from celebration to chaos. As Rita seeks her uncle among the crowd, she realizes Anson is suspected of foul play, prompting her resolve to defend him while grappling with the emerging complexities of their relationship and the deadly intrigue surrounding the murder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Green, Anna Katharine, 1846-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Woman in the Alcove |
| Credits | Steve Crites |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1851 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 462 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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