Staircase At The Heart's Delight

Staircase at the Heart's Delight

by Anna Katharine Green

In 1840s New York City, a series of mysterious drownings plagues the wealthy elite. Detective Ebenezer Gryce, at the start of his career, takes on the case, finding himself entangled in a web of deceit and hidden motives. The first clue points to a dubious money lender, drawing Gryce into a world of financial intrigue and the dark secrets of the city's elite. As Gryce investigates, he must unravel a complex network of relationships and uncover the truth behind the seemingly accidental deaths.

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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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