A Strange Disappearance

"A Strange Disappearance" by Anna Katharine Green is a mystery novel set in the late 1800s. It tells the story of Mr. Gryce, a clever detective, who looks into the puzzling vanishing of a girl named Emily from her boss, Mr. Blake's, home. The story deals with topics like kidnapping, hidden connections, and the search for what's real. The story kicks off by showing a worried woman asking for help at the detective's office after Emily disappears under strange conditions. This woman, Mrs. Daniels, is the housekeeper, she shares that Emily was taken from her room, suggesting something bad happened. As the detective and his partner start investigating, they find interesting clues that make them wonder about Emily's personality and her relationship with Mr. Blake, while also hinting at a possible love story between Mr. Blake and a mysterious person, who was at one time his cousin. The novel presents a confusing mix of secrets, pushing the story forward as the search for Emily continues.