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The Forsaken Inn (2000)

by Anna Katharine Green(Favorite Author)

3.63 of 5 Votes: 2

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review 1: This book was actually first published long ago in 1890 and is considered to be the first bona fide historical mystery novel. Typically I skim books this old, unable to really get into them due to language differences or most likely my own mentality. This was not the case with this novel--I was riveted! If you like mysteries, go find it--tis a free download from Project Gutenberg--and give it a go. I'd love to hear what you think about it if you do read it!
review 2: Anna Katharine Green is sometimes referred to as the "Mother of Detective Fiction." This novel is an excellent illustration of how that came to be.Told from the perspective of a Mrs. Truax, the owner of an inn during the time of the American and French Revolutions, "The Forsaken Inn" is a locked-r... moreoom mystery that keeps readers guessing about what has happened. A young couple stays at the inn for the night, and goes on their way in the morning ... and several years later, the bride's body is found in a secret room of the inn. Yet, many people saw that bride leave with her husband. How can this be?Green rolls out her tale through Mrs. Truax' diary, and through letters and discussions with other characters who were intimates of the young couple. The book is a brief read, but an entertaining one, and highly recommended for those who enjoy both classics and historical mysteries (of which this is an early example). less

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