The Woman in the Alcove

The Woman in the Alcove is a mystery novel written by Anna Katherine Green. The story revolves around a young woman named Katherine West, who is hired as a governess by the wealthy and influential Leavenworth family. However, her life takes a dark turn when she discovers the body of one of the family members in an alcove. The murder investigation is led by a detective named Ebenezer Gryce, who is determined to find the killer and bring them to justice. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed and suspicions arise among the family members. Katherine and Gryce work together to uncover the truth and solve the mystery of the woman in the alcove. The novel is filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1906. An American detective-story writer, Green�������s many thrillers were characterized by logical construction and a knowledge of criminal law. The book begins: I was perhaps, the plainest girl in the room that night. I was also the happiest-up to one o�������clock. Then my whole world crumbled, or, at least, suffered an eclipse. Why and how, I am about to relate. I was not made for love. This I had often said to myself; very often of late. In figure I am too diminutive, in face far too unbeautiful, for me to cherish expectations of this nature. Indeed, love had never entered into my plan of life, as was evinced by the nurse�������s diploma I had just gained after three years of hard study and severe training. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.