The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow
By Anna Katharine Green
Length9h 18m
About this audiobook
In 'The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow,' Anna Katharine Green masterfully intertwines elements of detective fiction with psychological depth, exploring the intricacies of human motives and the moral dilemmas faced by her characters. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century America, the narrative centers on the perplexing murder of a wealthy socialite, unraveling through the astute investigations of her determined protagonist, Detective Gryce. Green employs a meticulous literary style characterized by rich descriptions and intricate plotting, which not only serves to engage readers but also to reflect the societal norms and tensions of her time. Anna Katharine Green, often hailed as the mother of American detective fiction, paved the way for future crime writers with her groundbreaking approach to the genre. Born in 1846, her rich literary background and keen interest in law and justice informed her work, allowing her to craft complex narratives filled with suspense and moral inquiry. Green's unique perspective as a woman in a male-dominated field has left a lasting impact on both detective fiction and feminist literature, marking her as a pivotal figure in American literature. I highly recommend 'The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow' to avid readers of detective fiction and those interested in the evolution of the genre. Green's sophisticated storytelling and insightful character development will not only captivate enthusiasts of crime narratives but also invite a deeper reflection on the human condition, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a profound literary experience.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (303)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length9 hrs 18 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2BOOK IV—NEMESIS
3A PROBLEM OF THE FIRST ORDER
4"LET SOME ONE SPEAK!"
5IN ROOM B
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6"I HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOW YOU"
7A STRATEGIC MOVE
8THREE WHERE TWO SHOULD BE
9THE MAN IN THE GALLERY
10"YOU THINK THAT OF ME!"
11MR. X
12ON THE SEARCH
13WHILE THE CITY SLEPT
14"AND HE STOOD HERE?"
15FOOTSTEPS
16"SPARE NOBODY! I SAY, SPARE NOBODY!"
17"WRITE ME HIS NAME"
18A LOOP OF SILK
19NEWS FROM FRANCE
20STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS
21FRIENDS
22THE CUCKOO-CLOCK
23MRS. DAVIS' STRANGE LODGER
24MR. GRYCE AND THE TIMID CHILD
25MR. GRYCE AND THE UNWARY WOMAN
26PERPLEXED
27HE REMEMBERS
28GIRLS, GIRLS! NOTHING BUT GIRLS!
29FLIGHT
30TERROR
31THE FACE IN THE WINDOW
32NEMESIS
33FROM LIPS LONG SILENT
34"ROMANTIC! TOO ROMANTIC!"
35A STRONG MAN
36THE CREEPING SHADOW
37CONFRONTED
38"WHY IS THAT HERE?"
39AGAIN THE CUCKOO-CLOCK
40THE BUD—THEN THE DEADLY FLOWER
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