Amethyst Box

Amethyst Box

by Anna Katharine Green

A gripping Victorian-era mystery novel that follows the enigmatic disappearance of a precious amethyst box, rumored to contain a deadly poison. As Sinclair, the groom-to-be, frantically searches for the missing artifact, suspicion falls upon his betrothed and her enigmatic cousin. With the help of his loyal friend Worthington, Sinclair races against time to uncover the truth before the poison claims an innocent life. Brimming with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, this classic whodunit will keep readers guessing until the very end.

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Anna Katharine Green 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. Gr...

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