
By Anna Katharine Green
A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE
CHAPTER I. A NOVEL CASE
CHAPTER II. A FEW POINTS
CHAPTER III. THE CONTENTS OF A BUREAU DRAWER
CHAPTER IV. THOMPSON’S STORY
CHAPTER V. A NEW YORK BELLE
CHAPTER VI. A BIT OF CALICO
CHAPTER VII. THE HOUSE AT THE GRANBY CROSS ROADS
CHAPTER VIII. A WORD OVERHEARD
A fresh‑face in the precinct, known for his keen eye and relentless curiosity, finds his routine interrupted when a nervous middle‑aged woman bursts in, pleading for help in finding a missing girl from her home. The encounter unfolds in the quiet hum of a Sunday morning police station, where senior officers glance over the scene with a mix of skepticism and intrigue. As the young detective agrees to accompany her, the narrative pulls listeners into a world of whispered confidences, uneasy alliances, and the subtle power plays that define early‑20th‑century law enforcement.
The investigation quickly reveals a tangled web of family secrets and hidden motives, all hinted at through cryptic conversations and the uneasy glances of seasoned supervisors. Listeners are drawn into the methodical yet human approach of the detective, whose intuition drives him deeper into the mystery while the stakes quietly rise. The story balances atmospheric detail with a compelling puzzle, promising a classic whodunit that keeps the mind turning long after the first clues surface.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (276K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Lisa Bennett, and David Widger
Release date
1998-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1846–1935
A pioneer of American detective fiction, she helped shape the mystery novel with intricate plots and a sharp sense of how crime and investigation really worked. Her stories made room for memorable sleuths and suspense that still feels surprisingly modern.
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