Lyssna när som helst, var som helst

Kliv in i en oändlig värld av stories

  • 1 miljon stories
  • Hundratals nya stories varje vecka
  • Få tillgång till exklusivt innehåll
  • Avsluta när du vill
Starta erbjudandet
SE - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Midnight In Beauchamp Row: 1895

Språk
Engelska
Format
Kategori

Deckare

In "Midnight in Beauchamp Row," Anna Katharine Green intricately weaves a narrative that melds mystery with psychological depth. Set against the darkly atmospheric backdrop of late 19th-century New York, the novel follows the investigation of a perplexing murder that unfolds in a seemingly tranquil neighborhood. Green's literary style is characterized by her meticulous attention to detail, creating a vivid tableau of the era, while her complex characters grapple with moral ambiguities and societal expectations. This work is often regarded as an early precursor to the modern detective novel, showcasing Green's innovative approach to the genre that would later influence writers like Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle. Anna Katharine Green, often dubbed the "Mother of American Mystery Fiction," was a trailblazer whose extensive background in literature and law shaped her unique narrative voice. Born in 1846 in Cooperstown, New York, Green's fascination with crime and justice was likely inspired by her legal studies and experiences in a rapidly modernizing society. Throughout her prolific career, she deftly challenged the traditional roles of women in both literature and society, often positioning them as astute detectives and morally complex characters. "Midnight in Beauchamp Row" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the early evolution of the mystery genre or the socio-cultural dynamics of 19th-century America. Green's masterpiece invites readers not only to ponder the intricacies of crime but also the implications of human behavior and societal conventions, making it a timeless addition to the canon of American literature.

© 2020 Good Press (E-bok): 4064066106188

Utgivningsdatum

E-bok: 16 mars 2020

Andra gillade också ...

  1. California Fever: A Novel John J. Jacobson
  2. Getting Away With Murder: A Robert Steele detective story Barry Morgan
  3. Soul Bonds Lynn Lorenz
  4. Imre Edward Prime-Stevenson
  5. Billy Budd, Sailor Herman Melville
  6. Pioneer Summer: A Novel Elena Malisova
  7. More Cock-Eyed Optimism Nigel Quiney
  8. Scent of Lilies Sarah Ash
  9. Pretty Dudes: The Novel C.S.R. Calloway
  10. While You See a Chance Alexa Milne
  11. A Cock-Eyed Optimist Nigel Quiney
  12. The Maneuver Pelaam
  13. The Outrage William Hussey
  14. Half Empty Alexa Milne
  15. At Dark, I Become Loathsome Eric LaRocca
  16. A Lush and Seething Hell: Two Tales of Cosmic Horror John Hornor Jacobs
  17. A Step Too Far Tom Crampton
  18. Age Is Just A Number Various authors
  19. The Scheme Pelaam
  20. A Gay Century: Volume One: 1900–1962 Peter Scott-Presland
  21. Half Full Alexa Milne
  22. Diablo is Dead: A Mafia Romance Gareth Chris
  23. Fault Lines Helena Maeve
  24. Summer of Love: A fun and heartfelt forced proximity romance Lily Easton
  25. Flight Made Easy Helena Maeve
  26. Idlewild: A Novel James Frankie Thomas
  27. Between the Head and the Hands: A Novel James Chaarani
  28. The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky
  29. No. 23 Burlington Square: A beautifully heart-warming, charming historical book club read from Jenni Keer Jenni Keer
  30. Love on Site: An Age Gap Sexy Boss Hard Hat Gay Romance Neil Plakcy
  31. Christodora: A Novel Tim Murphy
  32. The Associate: A Mafia Romance M.Z. Arthur
  33. Dirty Drinks: A Mafia Romance Robin Jeffrey
  34. A Hard Fit: A Non-Binary LGBTQIA Workplace Romance Jennifer Moffatt
  35. Found by Chance Gareth Chris
  36. The Crow Creek Collection Nya Rawlyns
  37. This Terrible True Thing: A Visual Novel Jenny Laden
  38. Fire Island: A Century in the Life of an American Paradise Jack Parlett
  39. Unreasonable Doubt Gareth Chris
  40. Save Me: Love in the Pacific Northwest Book 1 Beck Grey
  41. The Little Things in Love M.C. Roth
  42. Thunderclouds and Sunshine: A Mafia Romance L.M. Somerton
  43. Fellow Travelers Thomas Mallon

Därför kommer du älska Storytel:

  • 1 miljon stories

  • Lyssna och läs offline

  • Exklusiva nyheter varje vecka

  • Kids Mode (barnsäker miljö)

Populäraste valet

Premium

Lyssna och läs ofta.

169 kr /månad
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timmar/månad

  • Exklusivt innehåll varje vecka

  • Avsluta när du vill

  • Obegränsad lyssning på podcasts

Starta erbjudandet

Unlimited

Lyssna och läs obegränsat.

229 kr /månad
  • 1 konto

  • Lyssna obegränsat

  • Exklusivt innehåll varje vecka

  • Avsluta när du vill

  • Obegränsad lyssning på podcasts

Starta erbjudandet

Family

Dela stories med hela familjen.

Från 239 kr/månad
  • 2-6 konton

  • 100 timmar/månad för varje konto

  • Exklusivt innehåll varje vecka

  • Avsluta när du vill

  • Obegränsad lyssning på podcasts

2 konton

239 kr /månad
Starta erbjudandet

Flex

Lyssna och läs ibland – spara dina olyssnade timmar.

99 kr /månad
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timmar/månad

  • Spara upp till 100 olyssnade timmar

  • Exklusivt innehåll varje vecka

  • Avsluta när du vill

  • Obegränsad lyssning på podcasts

Starta erbjudandet