The Old Stone House and Other Stories by Anna Katharine Green

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Author Green, Anna Katharine, 1846-1935
Title The Old Stone House and Other Stories
Contents The old stone house -- A memorable night -- The black cross -- A mysterious case -- Shall he wed her?
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Old Stone House and Other Stories" by Anna Katharine Green is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories explore themes of mystery, intrigue, and human emotion, often involving complex characters confronting their pasts and relationships. The narrative begins with an enigmatic old stone house, setting the tone for the exploration of secrets and the unknown. At the start of the book, a rider discovers a dilapidated, unfinished stone house in a wooded area of New York State. Intrigued by its mysterious history, he learns about the house's tragic abandonment and starts imagining the stories hidden within its walls. The narrative then shifts to a nearby inn, where an elderly man hints at secrets related to the abandoned house and expresses his desire to share a story from long ago about it. This opening portion establishes a sense of foreboding and curiosity, inviting readers to delve into the complexities of the characters' lives and the mysteries surrounding the old stone house. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories, American
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EBook-No. 21824
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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