The Filigree Ball Being a full and true account of the solution of the mystery concerning the Jeffrey-Moore affair

"The Filigree Ball" by Anna Katharine Green is a gripping mystery set in the late 1800s that introduces us to a detective eager to make a name for himself as he investigates the strange happenings surrounding the Jeffrey-Moore affair. The story unfolds in the Moore house, a place with old secrets and a spooky vibe, especially now that Veronica Moore has recently married and tragedy has struck. As the detective meets the grumpy Uncle David Moore, who is deeply connected to the house’s past, the tension rises with the memory of Veronica’s wedding turning dark when a guest mysteriously dies. Ultimately, the detective finds Veronica dead in the house's forbidden room, so, it’s up to the detective to find the truth amidst suspicion, possible murder, family secrets, and societal pressure.