X Y Z: A Detective Story

Name: X Y Z: A Detective Story
Author: Anna Katharine Green

By Anna Katharine Green

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A seasoned investigator follows an enigmatic trail of anonymous letters addressed to the initials X. Y. Z., encounters a young stranger who pockets a distinctive blue-envelope missive, and traces a chain of mislaid correspondence and nocturnal callers through a small village. Methodical clue-gathering, chance observations, and local inquiries lead the investigator from post-office oddities to clandestine rendezvous, gradually exposing motives, secret connections, and a criminal scheme involving falsified Treasury notes.

About the Author

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.