Hand And Ring (1883)

Hand and Ring is a novel written by Anna Katharine Green and was first published in 1883. The story is set in New York City and revolves around the lives of two women Gertrude and Edith who are both in love with the same man Arthur Cumberland. The novel begins with Gertrude and Arthur's engagement but soon after Arthur is accused of a murder that he did not commit. Gertrude who is convinced of Arthur's innocence sets out to prove it and enlists the help of a detective named Ebenezer Gryce. As the investigation progresses secrets are revealed and the plot thickens. The story takes many twists and turns and the reader is kept guessing until the very end. Along the way the novel explores themes of love loyalty and betrayal. Hand and Ring is considered one of Anna Katharine Green's most significant works and is credited with helping to establish the detective novel as a popular genre. The book is notable for its complex plot well-drawn characters and intricate mystery. It is a classic example of late 19th-century American literature and remains popular among readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.