Leavenworth Case (Version 2)

Written by Anna Katharine Green

Narrated by Kevin Green

The Leavenworth Case is a gripping detective novel set in New York, and is one of the first detective fiction novels to be written by a female. Indeed, it was the first novel by Anna Katharine Green who came to be known as 'the mother of the detective novel', and 'The Leavenworth Case' was cited by Agatha Christie as an influence on her own fiction. The story plot twists and turns leaving the reader uncertain as to the identity of the murderer until the very end. This is one of the best detective stories you will ever hear.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LibriVox
• Release date: Aug 25, 2014

Anna Katharine Green

Anna Katharine Green (1846–1935) was an American writer and prominent figure in the detective genre. Born in New York City, Green developed an affinity for literature at an early age. She studied at Ripley Female College in Vermont and was mentored by poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson. One of Green’s best-known works is The Leavenworth Case, which was published in 1878. It was a critical and commercial success that made her one of the leading voices in literature. Over the course of her career, Green would go on to write nearly 40 books.

Reviews for Leavenworth Case (Version 2)

[Janie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I can see why this was probably the author’s most popular book. It was a fascinating story with many a twist and turn. And Kevin Green, the Librivox narrator, did a very good job. While it is difficult for a man to perform women’s voices as well as women can do men’s voices, he did a very good job. Hope to listen to more of Mary Katharine Green’s books on Scribd!!

[Lisa Johnson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A good story with a good reader! I remained engaged until the end, enjoyed the ride itself, and the Agatha Christie vibe gave me a gentle feeling of safety while inside the tale.