Room Number 3 and Other Detective Stories (eBook, ePUB) - Green, Anna Katharine
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A beautiful young woman is interviewed by Coroner Golden and new Deputy sheriff Mr. Hammersmith. Her mother has been found dead in the nearby forest but the woman alleges they both rented rooms in Three Forks Tavern. The landlord Mr. Quimby deny her story. She describes the room her mother was in but a search reveals no room that matches it. But the sheriff believes her and he insists on staying in the tavern overnight while the coroner goes to collect his jury. He has a vague recollection of more than a few odd happenings at this very tavern. This collection brings together a diverse array of…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
A beautiful young woman is interviewed by Coroner Golden and new Deputy sheriff Mr. Hammersmith. Her mother has been found dead in the nearby forest but the woman alleges they both rented rooms in Three Forks Tavern. The landlord Mr. Quimby deny her story. She describes the room her mother was in but a search reveals no room that matches it. But the sheriff believes her and he insists on staying in the tavern overnight while the coroner goes to collect his jury. He has a vague recollection of more than a few odd happenings at this very tavern. This collection brings together a diverse array of Green's mystery and detective stories. It includes: "Midnight in Beauchamp Row", "The Ruby and the Caldron", "The Little Steel Coils", "The Staircase at Heart's Delight" and more.

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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.