The Anna Katharine Green Library

Anna Katharine Green

A closed door. A whispered suspicion. A household in which every face conceals something. The Anna Katharine Green Library brings the pioneering mysteries of Anna Katharine Green to life in complete, unabridged readings. Enter a world of secret wills, vanished clues, perilous reputations, ingenious crimes, and keen-eyed investigators determined to discover the truth. Long before the Golden Age of detective fiction, Green was laying its foundations. Settle in, attend closely, and judge for yourself: in these stories, the smallest detail may prove the most dangerous.

  1. Episode 1

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 1 - A Great Case

    In which a young lawyer, thrust unexpectedly into a scene of dread, finds himself summoned to assist the bereaved nieces of a wealthy gentleman whose death—a singular and mysterious shooting—shakes their quiet establishment. Amid the sombre shadows of locked rooms and silent witnesses, he encounters a thoughtful detective whose quiet methods foreshadow the gravity of the case to unfold.

  2. Episode 2

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 2 - The Coroner's Inquest

    In which the narrative unfolds within the splendid yet sombre chamber of a grand house, where a coroner’s inquest into a violent death gathers an uneasy assembly of varied characters, their faces as etched with curiosity and concern as the richly adorned surroundings. The acute insights of Dr. Maynard, a surgeon called to examine the fatal wound, bring to light intricate details that deepen the enigma surrounding the deceased’s last moments and the puzzling circumstances of the crime scene.

  3. Episode 3

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 3 - Facts and Deductions

    In which the testimony of the distinguished butler and the private secretary unfolds before the coroner’s inquest, revealing minute yet telling details of the household’s order and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the discovery of Mr. Leavenworth’s body. Observations of locked rooms, quiet footsteps, and unspoken tensions cast a delicate shadow of suspicion within the once-united family circle, setting the stage for a deeper inquiry into this perplexing tragedy.

  4. Episode 4

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 4 - A Clue

    In which the household servants are summoned to offer their testimonies, revealing the curious disappearance of the lady's maid, Hannah, and her unexplained nocturnal departure amid perplexing circumstances. A stray candle found in the carriage yard unexpectedly emerges as a tangible clue, casting a new light upon the locked and bolted entrances of the house and deepening the mystery surrounding the events of that fateful night.

  5. Episode 5

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 5 - Expert Testimony

    In which a meticulous examination of a recently discovered pistol and its accompanying ammunition reveals striking particulars that captivate the assembled company and prompt earnest testimonies from those close to the household. The delicate introduction of a lady’s involvement with the weapon stirs a poignant stillness, as the narrative prepares to tenderly usher forth the young women connected to the bereaved family.

  6. Episode 6

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 6 - Side-Lights

    In which the narrator is led into the somber sanctuary of the Leavenworth household and encounters the strikingly different demeanours of two cousins, one a radiant figure of poised indignation, the other a fragile yet formidable presence shadowed by silent accusation. The scene is set with a tension that vibrates between the spoken and the unspoken, revealing the quiet weight borne by those touched by tragedy and the inscrutable mysteries concealed behind downcast eyes.

  7. Episode 7

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 7 - Mary Leavenworth

    In which the arrival of two distinguished ladies dispels much of the tension in the inquest room, yet brings with it an undercurrent of complex emotions and restrained inquiries. Mary Leavenworth testifies with candour and grace, offering little but a poignant sense of loss and a steadfast denial of any suspicion, thus setting the tone for the solemn proceedings to follow.

  8. Episode 8

    The Leavenworth Case Chapter 8 - Circumstantial Evidence

    In which a solemn inquest unfolds, revealing the poised and inscrutable Eleanore Leavenworth as witness, whose calm bearing belies the tension stirring amongst those present, while the coroner's keen inquiries unearth unsettling details about the late Mr. Leavenworth’s death and the mysterious circumstances surrounding it. Amidst measured questioning and charged silences, the gathering sees suspicions rise and fall like shadows at dusk, leaving hearts heavy with doubt and minds eager yet hesitant to grasp the full truth.

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A closed door. A whispered suspicion. A household in which every face conceals something. The Anna Katharine Green Library brings the pioneering mysteries of Anna Katharine Green to life in complete, unabridged readings. Enter a world of secret wills, vanished clues, perilous reputations, ingenious crimes, and keen-eyed investigators determined to discover the truth. Long before the Golden Age of detective fiction, Green was laying its foundations. Settle in, attend closely, and judge for yourself: in these stories, the smallest detail may prove the most dangerous.

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