Mayor's Wife

Mayor's Wife

by Anna Katharine Green

In Anna Katharine Green's 'The Mayor's Wife,' Miss Saunders embarks on a journey filled with secrets and veiled truths. She becomes the companion to the Mayor's wife, a woman burdened by an undisclosed sorrow. Miss Saunders, with her sharp mind and inquisitive nature, finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue, attempting to unravel the source of the Lady's unhappiness. As she delves deeper, she faces hidden agendas, cryptic clues, and personal connections that challenge her perception of reality. The story weaves together elements of social commentary, personal relationships, and the pursuit of hidden truths.

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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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