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The Bronze Hand: A Mystery of Crime, Clues, and a Supernatural Touch
Paperback
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 343
ISBN13: 9781806292059
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Jun 25 2025
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.23 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
The Bronze Hand by Anna Katharine Green is a masterful blend of detective fiction and supernatural suggestion. As one of the earliest female pioneers in the genre, Green delivers an ingenious narrative that begins with a strange package-an inanimate bronze hand-and unfolds into a mystery filled with layered clues, psychological tension, and haunting implications.
Set against the backdrop of a Victorian society both fascinated and fearful of the unknown, this gripping mystery explores questions of guilt, fate, and the supernatural influence over human action.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Groundbreaking Female Sleuth Story - Explore the early origins of detective fiction led by an intrepid woman and a tale ahead of its time.
- Supernatural Symbolism and Gothic Suspense - Delve into the eerie atmosphere surrounding the enigmatic bronze hand.
- Victorian-Era Intrigue and Social Commentary - Uncover layers of hidden agendas, class tensions, and the cost of secrets.
- A Mystery With Philosophical Depth - Ponder the blurred boundaries between superstition and criminality.
Perfect for fans of eerie mysteries, classic detective stories, and supernatural thrillers alike, The Bronze Hand grips readers from its first strange delivery to its startling conclusion.
Will you dare to discover the truth behind the hand?
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