A Strange Disappearance

A Strange Disappearance, published in 1879, is a classic detective novel by Anna Katharine Green, one of the first female writers of crime fiction. The story follows the mysterious vanishing of a young servant girl and the private detective engaged to solve the case. Green’s attention to detail, complex plotting, and legal realism made her a pioneer of the genre. This early work showcases her skill in creating suspenseful, intricate mysteries that prefigure modern detective fiction.