The Woman in the Alcove is a classic mystery novel written by Anna Katherine Green. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a wealthy family's home. The victim is a young woman who was found dead in an alcove, and the prime suspect is the family's daughter, who was seen arguing with the victim shortly before her death.The investigation is led by detective Ebenezer Gryce, a seasoned investigator who must navigate the complex relationships and secrets of the family in order to uncover the truth. Along the way, he is aided by the family's governess, who becomes a key player in the case.As the investigation progresses, more clues are uncovered and the plot thickens, leading to a surprising and satisfying conclusion. The Woman in the Alcove is a gripping and suspenseful mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.1906. An American detective-story writer, Green�������s many thrillers were characterized by logical construction and a knowledge of criminal law. The book begins: I was perhaps, the plainest girl in the room that night. I was also the happiest-up to one o�������clock. Then my whole world crumbled, or, at least, suffered an eclipse. Why and how, I am about to relate. I was not made for love. This I had often said to myself; very often of late. In figure I am too diminutive, in face far too unbeautiful, for me to cherish expectations of this nature. Indeed, love had never entered into my plan of life, as was evinced by the nurse�������s diploma I had just gained after three years of hard study and severe training. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.