Mystery Stories of Violet Strange.Includes: "The Golden Slipper golden slipper the effect created by the convex yellow sole of the hoof of a stillborn or slink calf. ," "The Second Bullet," "The Intangible Clew clew 1 n. 1. A ball of yarn or thread. 2. Greek Mythology The ball of thread used by Theseus to find his way out of the labyrinth. 3. clews The cords by which a hammock is suspended. ," "The Grotto Spectre," "The Dreaming Lady," "The House of Clocks," "The Doctor, His Wife and the Clock," "Missing Page Thirteen," and "Violet's Own." Anna Katharine Green Anna Katharine Green (November 11, 1846 – April 11, 1935) was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories (no doubt assisted by her lawyer father). . 1915/2002. Read by Shelly Frasier. 8 cds. 9.5 hrs. Tantor Media (www.tantor.com). 1-4001-0037-0. $42.00. Plastic; content notes. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. Called "the mother of the detective novel 3 Anna Katharine Green's writing career began in 1878. One of her characters was the resolute and clever debutante Violet Strange. She was definitely a sleuth to be reckoned with, as this audio recording of the Violet Strange stories reveals through nine short mysteries. With skill and finesse she figures out who is stealing the jewelry, finds out about hidden tombs and creepy characters, and diligently makes her own living against society's odds. Frasier's dulcet dul·cet adj. 1. a. Pleasing to the ear; melodious. b. Having a soothing, agreeable quality. 2. Archaic Sweet to the taste. tones suit Violet's character perfectly. The old-fashioned language and storylines play pleasantly with Frasier's somewhat multi-voiced performance. Agatha Christie fans and those who loved finding Louisa May Alcott's lost potboilers will enjoy this. Bette D. Ammon, Director, Missoula P.L., Missoula. MT |
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