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Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) 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. [Facsimile reprint.]

This classic detective novel follows Inspector Gryce as he investigates the murder of a young woman at a museum, killed by an arrow shot from an unknown source. As the investigation unfolds, a complex web of secrets, hidden motives, and suspicious characters emerges. With twists and clever deductions, Green crafts a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers guessing until the surprising conclusion.

A woman is found with her face crushed beyond recognition in the Gramercy Park townhouse of the Van Burnams, a prominent New York merchant family. Amelia Butterworth unravels the social climbing and instances of mistaken identity at the heart of the case.