Mystery of the Hasty Arrow

Mystery of the Hasty Arrow

by Anna Katharine Green

At a New York City museum, a teenage girl is found dead with an arrow through her heart. The only witness is an elderly woman who whispers incoherently and offers incomprehensible answers. Detective Mr. Gryce, despite his age, takes on the challenge of unraveling the mystery. Anna Katharine Green, known for her scientific approach to murder mysteries, delves into the psychological interplay between the murderer, victim, and witnesses.

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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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