The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock

** "The Doctor, his Wife, and the Clock" by Anna Katharine Green is a late 1800s crime story about a puzzling murder that shakes a community and reveals the hidden resentments and worries of those involved, especially a doctor and his wife. When Mr. Hasbrouck is shockingly killed, Detective Gryce starts looking into the case. The story then shows the emotional struggles of Dr. Zabriskie, who fears he might have accidentally committed the crime because of mix-ups and strong feelings. The story is made even more suspenseful by his blindness, which makes his actions more uncertain. In a heartbreaking twist, the characters' lives become tangled together—raising big questions about who is responsible, what is considered sane, and how far love and sacrifice can go. **