Anna Katharine Green

The Golden Slipper and Other Problems for Violet Strange

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Produktbeschreibung

The Golden Slipper, and Other Problems for Violet Strange is a collection of detective stories written by Anna Katharine Green, first published in 1915. The book features Violet Strange, a young, high-society woman who secretly works as a detective, solving intricate mysteries that often involve New York's elite. The book consists of nine short stories, each presenting a different mystery that Violet must unravel. The cases range from theft and blackmail to murder, often involving social intrigue and unexpected twists. Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) was a pioneering American mystery writer, often called the "mother of the detective novel." Her works influenced later authors like Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle. She was known for her legal accuracy (her father was a lawyer) and psychological depth in crime fiction. 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". Green was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 11, 1846. She had an early ambition to write romantic verse and corresponded with Ralph Waldo Emerson. When her poetry failed to gain recognition, she produced her first and best known novel, The Leavenworth Case (1878), praised by Wilkie Collins, and the hit of the year. She became a bestselling author, eventually publishing 37 books over 40 years. On November 25, 1884, Green married the actor and stove designer, and later noted furniture maker, Charles Rohlfs (1853 - 1936). Rohlfs toured in a dramatization of Green's The Leavenworth Case. After his theater career faltered, he became a furniture maker in 1897, and Green collaborated with him on some of his designs. Together they had one daughter and two sons: Rosamund Rohlfs, Roland Rohlfs, and Sterling Rohlfs. Her daughter Rosamund married Robert Twitty Palmer. Green died on April 11, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, at the age of 88. Her husband died the following year. In 2002, Buffalo Literary Walking Tours began an annual series of weekend walking tours highlighting authors with local connections. Green is included along with Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Herman Melville, Taylor Caldwell, and others. Green's short story "The Intangible Clue" featuring Violet Strange was adapted by Chris Harrald for the second series of BBC Radio 4's drama series The Rivals and starred Jeany Spark as Violet Strange. (wikipedia.org)

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Indoeuropeanpublishing.com
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 209g
• ISBN-13: 9798889425328
• Artikelnr.: 74535389

Autorenporträt

Anna Katharine Green was an American poet and novelist, born on November 11, 1846, in Brooklyn, New York. She is often regarded as one of the pioneers of detective fiction in America and has been called "the mother of the detective novel" for her contributions to the genre. Green was known for her well-crafted, legally accurate stories that set her apart from many other writers of her time. She achieved notable success with her first novel, The Leavenworth Case, and went on to write many other detective stories that captivated readers. Her works were recognized for their intricate plots and attention to detail, influencing the development of the mystery genre. Green married Charles Rohlfs in 1884, and they remained together until her death on April 11, 1935, in Buffalo, New York. Beyond her literary career, Green's works were adapted into several films, including The Leavenworth Case, His Wife s Husband, and Who Is Number One? Her legacy endures as a trailblazer in American detective fiction.