The Circular Study

In "The Circular Study," Anna Katharine Green, a pioneering figure in American detective fiction, presents a gripping tale centered around New York Police Detective Ebenezer Gryce. Drawn out of his melancholy pre-retirement, Gryce investigates a bizarre murder in a secured circular study, where a man has been found stabbed. This classic mystery involves a mute servant, hidden metal barriers, and a mysterious woman, setting the stage for an intricate puzzle that challenges Gryce's investigative skills.