The House in the Mist

"The House in the Mist" by Anna Katharine Green is a suspenseful mystery set in the late 1800s. It tells the story of a young traveler who finds himself caught in a web of family secrets when he seeks shelter in a shadowy mansion on a misty night. Inside, he witnesses a group of relatives arriving for a strange meeting, all under the watchful eye of a puzzling lawyer. The air is heavy with anticipation and mistrust as they await the reading of a will that could change their lives forever. As the story develops, it becomes obvious that these family members are hiding dark motives that threaten to turn their greed into something deadly, delivering a thrilling mix of mystery, lies, and looming terror.