Dark Hollow

"Dark Hollow" by Anna Katharine Green is a crime mystery novel that unfolds in a small town shadowed by the reclusive Judge Ostrander, who lives apart from society following tragic losses. A veiled woman's arrival at his isolated home sparks concern and gossip among the townsfolk, intensifying the mystery surrounding the judge and his walled-off existence. The community's curiosity and unease grow as they ponder the significance of her presence, a man named Bela who serves as the judge’s loyal caretaker comes to the forefront. As tensions escalate, the townspeople decide to enter the judge's property uninvited and find him in an unresponsive state, leaving them grappling with unanswered questions about the enigmatic woman and the secrets hidden within the house. The narrative weaves a web of intrigue, fueled by speculation and the weight of past sorrows, as the townsfolk seek to unravel the central mystery surrounding the judge and the events at Dark Hollow.