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Anna Katharine Green was one of the earliest detective fiction writers, and some of her mysteries remain the most popular to be written by an American.

In this gripping mystery, set in a small American town, a young woman named Miss Saunders is hired as a companion to the mayor's wife, who is plagued by strange occurrences in her home. As Miss Saunders delves deeper into the household's secrets, she uncovers a web of intrigue,... Read Full Overview

I am not without self-control, yet when Miss Davies entered the room with that air of importance she invariably assumes when she has an unusually fine position to offer, I could not hide all traces of my anxiety. I needed a position, needed it badly, while the others- But her... Read Full Overview

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.

The Mayor's Wife, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and... Read Full Overview

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I am not without self-control, yet when Miss Davies entered the room with that air of importance she invariably assumes when she has an unusually fine position to offer, I could not hide all traces of my anxiety. I needed a position, needed it badly, while the others- But her... Read Full Overview

The Mayor's Wife

The Mayor's Wife is a mystery novel set in the early 20th century. Anna Katharine Green, one of the first writers of detective fiction in America, weaves a tale of love, greed, and murder. This is one of Green's most iconic novels and a must-read for fans of the genre.

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The Mayor's Wife is a mystery novel set in the early 20th century. Anna Katharine Green, one of the first writers of detective fiction in America, weaves a tale of love, greed, and murder. This is one of Green's most iconic novels and a must-read for fans of the genre.

This... Read Full Overview