Anna Katharine Green's 'Amelia Butterworth Mysteries' collection, composed of 'That Affair Next Door', 'Lost Man's Lane: A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth', and 'The Circular Study', is a literary treasure trove for mystery enthusiasts. Green's engaging writing style, filled with suspense and intricate plot twists, sets the tone for these captivating novels within the detective fiction genre. The stories are set in the late 19th century, offering readers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time while providing an entertaining mystery-solving experience. Green's skillful storytelling and attention to detail make these novels a delightful read for fans of classic detective fiction. Anna Katharine Green, often referred to as the 'Mother of the Detective Novel', drew inspiration from her deep interest in criminal psychology and her own experiences working as a court stenographer. Her passion for mystery writing shines through in the rich character development and suspenseful narratives present in the Amelia Butterworth Mysteries. With its gripping plotlines and engaging characters, Green's collection is a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling journey into the world of Victorian-era detective fiction.

This volume provides a comprehensive survey of series characters created by women authors in crime and mystery fiction from 1867 to 1997.

Essays on American prose writers during a period marked by enormous cultural change in a short period of time. Like female sexuality, issues of race and ethnicity were some of the most volatile themes addressed in women's prose writings of this period. Some of the many ethnic and religious groups that emerged as significant literary voices were Jewish, Native American, African American, Euramericans, and Asian.

**** Cited in Sheehy and BCL3. The foremost reference in the field, completely revised and updated, and now covering about 600 authors, mainly English-language writers whose work appeared during or since the time of Conan Doyle. The entry for each writer consists of a biography, a bibliography, and a signed critical essay. Living authors were invited to add a comment on their work; many of them accepted, and their remarks are both entertaining and enlightening. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Your students and users will find biographical information on approximately 300 modern writers in this volume of Contemporary Authors®. Authors in this volume include: John Denver Alfred Adler Haing S. Ngor Simone Weil