The Leavenworth Case

The Leavenworth Case: A Lawyer's Story is a classic mystery novel written by Anna Katherine Green. The story revolves around the murder of Horatio Leavenworth, a wealthy businessman, and the subsequent investigation into his death. The novel is narrated by Everett Raymond, a young lawyer who is hired by the Leavenworth family to defend the accused murderer, Eleanore Leavenworth, Horatio's niece and heiress. As Everett delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies surrounding the Leavenworth family, including a love triangle and financial troubles. The novel is filled with twists and turns as Everett works to uncover the truth and clear Eleanore's name. The Leavenworth Case is a masterful work of detective fiction that is considered one of the earliest examples of the genre. It is praised for its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and suspenseful atmosphere. The novel has been adapted for stage and screen several times and remains a beloved classic in the mystery genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.