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The Millionaire Baby

A wealthy family's young daughter disappears and a large reward prompts a private investigator to take up the case. The plot follows the detective as he pursues physical clues—a single child’s shoe, chalk marks, hidden partitions—and questions witnesses whose appearances and motives prove deceptive. Investigative procedure and personal tensions alternate as secrets about the household and local visitors come to light, leading to risky confrontations and a final resolution that determines the child's fate and exposes long-concealed schemes.

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A wealthy family's young daughter disappears and a large reward prompts a private investigator to take up the case. The plot follows the detective as he pursues physical clues—a single child’s shoe, chalk marks, hidden partitions—and questions witnesses whose appearances and motives prove deceptive. Investigative procedure and personal tensions alternate as secrets about the household and local visitors come to light, leading to risky confrontations and a final resolution that determines the child's fate and exposes long-concealed schemes.

About the Author

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Anna Katharine Green

Anna Katharine Green was an American author known for her pioneering contributions to the detective fiction genre in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often referred to as the "mother of American detective fiction," she created complex plots and strong female characters, influencing later writers such as Agatha Christie. Her notable works include "Agatha Webb," which showcases her skill in crafting intricate mysteries, and "7 to 12: A Detective Story," which reflects her innovative narrative style. Green's writing not only entertained readers but also helped establish the conventions of the modern mystery genre.

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