Three Thousand Dollars

Name: Three Thousand Dollars
Author: Anna Katharine Green

A young woman employed in an office becomes entangled in a scheme when two men conspire to access a company's safe containing a significant sum; their plan depends on her presence and secrecy. Suspicion, clandestine investigation, and a tense daylight attempt to open the safe alternate with intimate domestic moments involving an elderly relative and his devoted companion. As motives and alliances are revealed through careful detection and counterplots, the conspiracy is exposed and unexpected valuables and moral complexities determine the final outcome.

By Anna Katharine Green

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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.