That Affair Next Door

When Miss Amelia Butterworth observes a couple entering the neighboring Van Burnam mansion, her instinct tells her that something isn't right. Investigating, she discovers a woman's body and realizes she has stumbled upon a murder, and that she's a vitally important witness. But Miss Butterworth aspires to be more than simply a witness, however important-she sets out to solve the crime. Initially she works in competition with the famed New York detective, Ebenezer Gryce, but as the mystery deepens, nothing but their cooperation will lead to the truth.With the creation of the character of Miss Butterworth, Anna Katharine Green anticipated by thirty years the advent of Agatha Christie's more famous elder spinster and amateur sleuth, Miss Marple.Perfect for readers who love clever Victorian mysteries featuring strong female protagonists who refuse to stay on the sidelines! Anna Katharine Green's pioneering detective fiction combines the charm of a nosy but brilliant amateur sleuth with the intrigue of a classic murder mystery set in atmospheric 1890s New York. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with wit, determination, and unexpected twists, Miss Butterworth's sleuthing adventure will keep you guessing until the final page.