The Old Stone House and Other Stories
By Anna Katharine Green
Length3h 48m
About this audiobook
In "The Old Stone House and Other Stories," Anna Katharine Green masterfully intertwines the elements of suspense and psychological depth within an engaging narrative framework. This anthology showcases Green's signature blend of Gothic atmosphere and intricately crafted plots, often revolving around themes of mystery and moral questioning. The stories are set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, reflecting the societal norms and challenges of the era, while employing a meticulous prose style that enhances the suspenseful tone and complex characterizations, establishing Green as a forerunner in the detective fiction genre. Anna Katharine Green, often referred to as the 'mother of detective fiction,' was a pioneering American author whose literary career commenced in the late 19th century. Influenced by her background in literature and her foray into law, Green's acute observations of society and human psychology deeply informed her writing. Her contributions to the genre laid the groundwork for future authors, emphasizing plot intricacies and character development that would shape modern mystery fiction. For readers who delight in a rich tapestry of suspense and intricate storytelling, "The Old Stone House and Other Stories" is an essential addition to their literary repertoire. Green's ability to evoke tension through vivid descriptions and psychological insights renders this collection not only entertaining but also intellectually engaging, ensuring it resonates with both fans of classic literature and contemporary mystery enthusiasts.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (151)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, StoryGraph, LibraryThing
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length3 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE OLD STONE HOUSE.
5THE BLACK CROSS.
2CHAPTER I.
6A MYSTERIOUS CASE.
3CHAPTER II.
7SHALL HE WED HER?
4CHAPTER III.
DETECTIVE CALEB SWEETWATER MYSTERIESAnna Katharine Green29h 11m$0.99 · $0.00
22 DETECTIVE NOVELS - Ultimate Mystery Collection: The Leavenworth Case, Lost Man's Lane, Dark Hollow, Hand and Ring, The Mill Mystery, The Forsaken Inn, The House of the Whispering Pines… (Annotated)Anna Katharine Green188h 53m4.2 (43)$2 · $0.00
AMELIA BUTTERWORTH - Complete Mystery Series (Annotated)Anna Katharine Green28h 19m4.3 (12)$2 · $0.00
Detective Ebenezer Gryce - Complete Murder-Mysteries Collection: 11 Novels in One Volume (Annotated)Anna Katharine Green119h 41m4.3 (54)$2 · $0.00
DETECTIVE MYSTERIES Premium Collection: 48 Thriller Novels & Detective Tales in One Volume (Annotated)Anna Katharine Green218h 17m$2 · $0.00
THE FORSAKEN INN (Gothic Mystery Classic) (Annotated)Anna Katharine Green7h 30m3.7 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
THE DETECTIVE EBENEZER GRYCE MYSTERIES – Complete Collection: 11 Mystery Novels in One Volume (Annotated)Anna Katharine Green119h 38m4.3 (54)$2 · $0.00
7 to 12Anna Katharine Green2h 17m$2 · $0.00
AMELIA BUTTERWORTH MYSTERIES: That Affair Next Door + Lost Man's Lane: A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth + The Circular StudyAnna Katharine Green28h 18m3.9 (136)$1 · $0.00
THE DETECTIVE EBENEZER GRYCE MYSTERIES – Complete Collection: 11 Mystery Novels in One VolumeAnna Katharine Green120h 3m4.2 (35)$1 · $0.00
Detective Mysteries - Ultimate Collection: 48 Novels & Detective Tales in One VolumeAnna Katharine Green217h 57m4.3 (40)$2 · $0.00
Midnight In Beauchamp RowAnna Katharine Green31m3.4 (54)$2 · $0.00
Lost Man's LaneAnna Katharine Green10h 46m3.7 (464)$2 · $0.00
DETECTIVE CALEB SWEETWATER MYSTERIESAnna Katharine Green29h 31m4.0 (19)$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of Anna Katharine GreenAnna Katharine Green232h 8m4.4 (11)$1 · $0.00
The Forsaken InnAnna Katharine Green6h 27m3.6 (942)$2 · $0.00
A Difficult ProblemAnna Katharine Green1h 35m3.2 (56)$2 · $0.00
Three Thousand DollarsAnna Katharine Green1h 56m3.5 (75)$2 · $0.00
The Hermit Of ——— StreetAnna Katharine Green38m3.3 (14)$2 · $0.00
Doctor IzardAnna Katharine Green6h3.5 (71)$2 · $0.00
Unfinished BusinessBlair Howard7h 17m4.8 (373)$23
The New Human Revolution, vol. 1Daisaku Ikeda7h 46m4.7 (669)$12 · $0.00
Meddlesome MoneyMildred Abbott8h 21m4.7 (1.3K)$20
Dark RisingJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 47m4.7 (1.3K)$27
Midnight ShadowsS.E. Smith5h 40m4.7 (2.5K)$17
CollateralBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson13h 8m4.6 (7K)$23
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m4.6 (1.6K)$26 · $0.00
Animal 3K’wan6h 33m4.6 (2.8K)$20
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m4.6 (1.1K)$8 · $0.00
Extinction WarNicholas Sansbury Smith12h 1m4.6 (6K)$23
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Complete Edition)Arthur Conan Doyle12h 28m4.6 (286.7K)$2 · $0.00
Savy WisdomPeggy McColl2h 53m4.7 (448)$15
3 a.m. Premium: Books 1–5Nick Pirog15h 27m4.6 (8.2K)$25
Farewell My Lovely (Annotated)Raymond Chandler10h 37m4.6 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
Tracing Killer EvidenceJodie Bailey5h 46m4.7 (242)$12 · $0.00
Sign of the MakerBrian Shea7h 13m4.6 (2.5K)$17
No Sin UnpunishedLynDee Walker7h 43m4.6 (1.4K)$17
Sherlock HolmesMade for Success14h 22m4.5 (4.3K)$25
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m4.6 (507)$25
You may also like
The Aspern PapersHenry James4h 10m3.9 (25.3K)$1.20 · $0.00
The Engagement PartyDarby Kane10h 26m3.6 (9.2K)$29 · $0.00
Lying on the CouchIrvin D. Yalom MD15h 41m4.2 (29.1K)$23 · $0.00
Now You See MeChris McGeorge9h 50m3.7 (3.4K)$29 · $0.00
Old MoneyKelsey Miller10h 15m3.9 (1.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Figure in the CarpetHenry James1h 36m3.7 (4.1K)$10 · $0.00
The Marriage LieKimberly Belle10h 27m4.0 (117.1K)$8 · $0.00
Beneath the MarigoldsEmily C. Whitson8h 32m3.9 (1.7K)$23
East LynneMrs. Henry Wood23h 18m3.8 (7.6K)$2.30
Under a Dark SkyLori Rader-Day11h 43m3.6 (21.8K)$29 · $0.00
It Could Be AnyoneJaime Lynn Hendricks9h 5m3.7 (3.2K)$20 · $0.00
WielandCharles Brockden Brown9h 59m3.6 (13.9K)$2.99 · $0.00
The Last Time I Saw YouLiv Constantine8h 39m3.7 (40.9K)$26 · $0.00
Distress SignalsCatherine Ryan Howard11h 42m3.9 (17.9K)$23 · $0.00
DismantledJennifer McMahon11h 52m3.8 (8.5K)$29 · $0.00
The Weekend GuestsLiza North8h 10m3.3 (1.4K)$26 · $0.00
The Evil GuestJoseph Sheridan Le Fanu5h 15m3.2 (403)$2.30
Malibu BluffJanna King9h 45m3.3 (274)$20
Step in the Dark (Unabridged)Ethel Lina White7h 44m3.3 (67)$0.99 · $0.00
Hour Before Dawn, TheAjaz Ashraf21h 12m2.4 (15)$21