424 Results with the "Fiction" genre
-
Chapter
II ‑The woman in the Alcove
In Chapter II of "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator regains consciousness to find herself in a room filled with tumult and concern, her fiancé, Mr. Durand, standing beside her. A tragedy has occurred: a woman has been found murdered in an alcove, leading to a state of shock and bewilderment among the guests. Although weak, the narrator insists on staying alongside Durand, despite his apparent unease and the general atmosphere of suspicion that begins to envelop him, particularly due to his last known…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
III ‑The woman in the Alcove
In Chapter III of "The Woman in the Alcove," the protagonist is engulfed in a whirl of despair and confusion as the illustrious diamond, central to a crime, is discovered concealed within her possessions. She vehemently denies any involvement, asserting her ignorance of how the jewel and the gloves, in which it was hidden, came to be in her bag. The kindly inspector, while expressing belief in her innocence, hints at a man's involvement, leading her to staunchly defend Anson Durand's integrity, suggesting…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
IV ‑The woman in the Alcove
In Chapter IV of "The Woman in the Alcove," titled "Explanations," the protagonist's faith in Anson Durand is shattered upon witnessing a shocking scene implicating him in a grave crime. Durand, however, insists on his innocence and proceeds to explain his complex situation. He reveals that he was commissioned by a wealthy client to procure a diamond unparalleled in New York, a task that led him to Mrs. Fairbrother, known for her exceptional diamond. Durand's aim to compare the diamonds underlies his…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
V ‑The woman in the Alcove
In Chapter V of "The Woman in the Alcove," titled "Superstition," the protagonist experiences a tumultuous sequence of events at a social gathering. After being urged by her uncle to leave the scene for her safety, she feels a strong urge to take one last look at the setting of her deepest interests. From a discreet vantage point, she witnesses interactions centered around a remarkably recovered diamond, which captivates the attendees, including a certain Englishman, Mr. Grey, whose peculiar behavior…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
VI ‑The woman in the Alcove
In Chapter VI of "The Woman in the Alcove," we delve into a period marked by intense suspense for the narrator, arising from the ongoing investigation into Mr. Durand's involvement in a disturbing crime. Following her uncle's firm directive, the narrator finds herself cut off from Mr. Durand, unable to communicate with him until his name is cleared. Despite this imposed silence, her thoughts and loyalty remain with him, even as public suspicion around him grows due to the complexity and slow progress of…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
VII ‑The woman in the Alcove
In Chapter VII titled "Night and A Voice" from "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator arrives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and endeavors to visit Abner Fairbrother, a wealthy man reportedly ill at his mine, the Placide. Upon reaching the mine after a challenging fifteen-mile journey through rugged mountains, the narrator, revealing himself to be a newspaper correspondent, expresses a desire to interview Fairbrother regarding a pressing matter. Despite the difficult terrain and the warnings of locals about the…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
VIII ‑The woman in the Alcove
Chapter VIII of "The Woman in the Alcove" describes the aftermath of a sensational crime and its impact on Mr. Fairbrother, the husband of the murdered woman, and Mr. Durand, a man intimately connected with the crime and under suspicion. Following the murder of Mr. Fairbrother's wife in New York, Mr. Fairbrother was on a prospecting tour in the mountains near El Moro. Unaware of his wife's death due to his sickly state and fever, he was brought back to civilization by couriers who refrained from informing…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
IX ‑The woman in the Alcove
In this chapter of "The Woman in the Alcove," the protagonist, emboldened by a conviction to clear her lover, Mr. Durand, of guilt, seeks out Inspector Dalzell at police headquarters to share a theory she believes will lead to his exoneration. Despite understanding the risk of appearing foolish and potentially harming her own reputation, she insists on the possibility of another individual's guilt—a person of high standing and reputation, thus challenging conventional suspicions and the evidence arrayed…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
X ‑The woman in the Alcove
In Chapter X of "The Woman in the Alcove," the narrator engages in a pivotal conversation with the Inspector, revealing her deep suspicions about Mr. Grey's involvement in a crime centered around a coveted diamond. The Inspector, initially incredulous, listens as the narrator unfolds her detailed theory that Mr. Grey, driven by an obsession to acquire the diamond, orchestrated a complex scheme involving a stiletto, a family cry of death, and a deceptive substitution of the real diamond with a fake. She…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
XI ‑The woman in the Alcove
Chapter XI of "The Woman in the Alcove" by Anna Katharine Green titled "The Inspector Astonishes Me," unfolds a significant leap in the investigation into the mystery surrounding the Fairbrother gem. The narrator reveals that no progress was made in improving Mr. Durand’s standing nor in implicating Mr. Grey over the two weeks following the initial events. Mr. Fairbrother contributes a crucial piece of evidence from his sickbed in New Mexico, asserting that the real diamond had a unique setting he…-
52.0 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 … 35 36 37 … 43 Next
