"The Golden Slipper, and Other Problems for Violet Strange" by Anna Katharine Green is a compilation of late 19th-century detective stories that follows Violet Strange, a sharp-witted young woman from high society who secretly solves mysteries. The first story, "The Golden Slipper," kicks off with a surprising revelation: Violet, a popular socialite, is hired to investigate a scandalous case involving accusations of theft among a group of young socialites known as The Inseparables, with suspicion falling on Alicia Driscoll. Violet's intelligence and social grace allow her to navigate the complex relationships and hidden secrets within this elite circle, making her an unconventional yet effective detective ready to uncover the truth.
The Golden Slipper, and Other Problems for Violet Strange
By Anna Katharine Green
In a world of high society secrets and hidden scandals, a clever young debutante moonlights as a detective, using her charm and sharp mind to unmask the truth.
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About the AuthorAnna Katharine Green 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. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel".
Anna Katharine Green 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. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel".
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