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That Affair Next Door (Library Of Congress Crime Classics)
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This Inaugural Volume In The Library Of Congress Crime Classics Series, Featuring The First Woman Sleuth In A Series, Is A Must For Genre Buffs.Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)From The Mother Of Detective Novel And The First Book Unearthed In Exclusive Partnership With The Library Of Congress, That Affair Next Door Follows Miss Amelia Butterworth, An Inquisitive Single Woman In The Victorian Era Who Becomes Involved In A Murder Investigation After The Woman Next Door Turns Up Dead.Heralded As A Perfect Vintage Murder Mystery, That Affair Next Door Is: For Fans Of Historical Crime Mysteries And Crime Classics For Readers Of Agatha Christie'S Miss Marple Series For Fans Of Trailblazing Women On And Off The Pagemiss Amelia Butterworth Prides Herself On Being An Observer Of Human Nature, Especially Of The People She Sees Every Day From Her Usual Spot At Her Front Windowthat Is, Until She Witnesses The Prelude To A Ghastly Murder. Late At Night, Two People Enter Her Neighbor'S Home, But Only One Leaves. The Next Morning A Young Woman Is Found Dead, Crushed Beyond Recognition Beneath A Cabinet. But Her Death Was No Accidentit Soon Comes To Light That She Was Stabbed By A Seemingly Innocuous Item: A Hat Pin.Rife With Social Tension And Mistaken Identity, The Messy Case Is Assigned To Veteran Detective Ebenezer Gryce. He Expects Miss Butterworth To Demurely Return Home, But She Was There At The Beginning Of This Case And She Intends To See It Through To The End. Miss Butterworth Is Determined To Solve The Mystery Before The Detective, But What Begins As A Battle Of The Sexes Soon Turns Into A Fight For The Everelusive Truth.Anna Katharine Green Is Credited As The Mother Of The Detective Novel, And The Classic That Affair Next Door Proves That The Intrigue Of A Wellcrafted Mystery Is Timeless.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'That Affair Next Door' about? A: 'That Affair Next Door' follows Miss Amelia Butterworth, a Victorian single woman who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation after her neighbor is found dead. The story is a classic murder mystery that blends social tension with elements of mistaken identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'That Affair Next Door'? A: The book is written by Anna Katharine Green, who is known as the 'mother of the detective novel'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'That Affair Next Door' was published on April 7, 2020.
- Q: What is the genre of 'That Affair Next Door'? A: The book falls under the genre of Classics, specifically historical crime mysteries.
- Q: How many pages does 'That Affair Next Door' have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'That Affair Next Door' have? A: 'That Affair Next Door' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'That Affair Next Door'? A: The novel explores themes of social tension, gender roles, and the pursuit of truth in the context of a murder investigation.
- Q: Is 'That Affair Next Door' suitable for fans of Agatha Christie? A: Yes, this book is ideal for readers who enjoy Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series and classic murder mysteries.
- Q: Can I read 'That Affair Next Door' as a standalone book? A: Yes, 'That Affair Next Door' can be enjoyed as a standalone novel, as it is self-contained and does not require prior knowledge of other works.
- Q: Is this book recommended for historical crime mystery fans? A: Absolutely, 'That Affair Next Door' is highly recommended for fans of historical crime mysteries due to its engaging plot and rich historical context.