Three Thousand Dollars

"Three Thousand Dollars" by Anna Katharine Green is a suspenseful novel where a young woman's life is turned upside down by a sly criminal. The plot centers on a smart worker named Grace Lee, whose ordinary life is disrupted when Beau Johnson tries to use her to rob her boss's safe. As Grace deals with her sick father and the idea of getting married, she finds herself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Johnson, full of sneaky plans and hidden motives. With a lot on the line, Grace must use her courage and smarts to stand up to Johnson, leading to a shocking showdown that will reveal who is faithful, who is not, and what really matters in life.