The Step On The Stair

The Step on the Stair is a masterfully crafted mystery novel by Anna Katharine Green often hailed as one of the pioneering women of detective fiction. Set in a grand yet unsettling mansion the story unfolds with eerie suspense as mysterious sounds—particularly a ghostly step on the stair—disturb the household and hint at a dark hidden past.As the narrative progresses secrets buried in family history begin to surface. With an atmosphere thick with suspicion and dread the protagonist a strong and intelligent woman must navigate a web of deception long-held grudges and carefully guarded truths to uncover the real cause behind the haunting events. Is it a ghost or something more human—and far more dangerous?Combining psychological depth emotional complexity and classic detective elements The Step on the Stair delivers a thrilling reading experience. This novel is perfect for fans of gothic suspense and vintage mysteries offering an intricate tale of fear justice and the enduring power of truth.