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The Anna Katharine Green Library brings the pioneering mysteries of Anna Katharine Green to life in complete, unabridged readings. Enter a world of secret wills, vanished clues, perilous reputations, ingenious crimes, and keen-eyed investigators determined to discover the truth.

Long before the Golden Age of detective fiction, Green was laying its foundations. Settle in, attend closely, and judge for yourself: in these stories, the smallest detail may prove the most dangerous.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ff48990fa4afbc02f055efea0180623e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-anna-katharine-green-library--7308011Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:31:47 +0000Anna Katharine GreenGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comA closed door. A whispered suspicion. A household in which every face conceals something. The Anna Katharine Green Library brings the pioneering mysteries of Anna Katharine Green to life in complete, unabridged readings. Enter a world of secret...
The Anna Katharine Green Library brings the pioneering mysteries of Anna Katharine Green to life in complete, unabridged readings. Enter a world of secret wills, vanished clues, perilous reputations, ingenious crimes, and keen-eyed investigators determined to discover the truth.

Long before the Golden Age of detective fiction, Green was laying its foundations. Settle in, attend closely, and judge for yourself: in these stories, the smallest detail may prove the most dangerous.]]>false0b4b272d-4dca-5998-9109-2864bb4d8a01serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-y-z-a-detective-story-chapter-1-the-mysterious-rendezvous-part-one--75020924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75020924Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:13 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a determined investigator arrives in the tranquil town of Brandon to follow a curious trail of letters addressed to the enigmatic initials X. Y. Z., uncovering whispers of a secretive family and their forthcoming masked ball that seems to...1251false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-y-z-a-detective-story-chapter-1-the-mysterious-rendezvous-part-two--75021002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021002Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:17 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a gentleman ventures boldly into the hermit's domain to secure an audience concerning a forthcoming social event, only to uncover a web of apprehensions and subtle familial intrigues that hint at deeper discord. Amid the delicate interplay of...1390false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-y-z-a-detective-story-chapter-2-the-black-domino--75021003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021003Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:21 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a mysterious rendezvous is arranged beneath the cover of darkness and disguise, leading the narrator into a ball resplendent with masked figures where family secrets and suspicions quietly surface. Among whispered confidences and furtive...1513false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-y-z-a-detective-story-chapter-3-an-unexpected-calamity--75021004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021004Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator follows a mysterious figure through labyrinthine passages to a secluded room, where a tense vigil leads to the sudden and tragic collapse of Mr. Benson. Amidst the resulting tumult, discreet observations hint at dark suspicions...535false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-y-z-a-detective-story-chapter-4-in-the-library--75021005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021005Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the somber discovery of Mr. Benson’s untimely death amid whispers of poison and possible suicide unsettles the assembled family, leading to suspicions surrounding a mysterious figure in a yellow domino. The atmosphere thickens as...1107false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-y-z-a-detective-story-chapter-5-the-yellow-domino--75021007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021007Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a mysterious figure clad in a yellow domino mask unravels the tangled suspicions surrounding a poisoning, revealing deeper family deceptions and secret alliances. The evening concludes with tumultuous confrontations, stirring revelations, and...1187false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-thousand-dollars-chapters-1-4--75021008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021008Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a confidential conversation unfolds within the shadowed ruins of a forsaken New York church, where two men deliberate over a shadowed scheme involving a mysterious safe guarded by trust and secrecy. The discourse reveals the intricate...912false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-thousand-dollars-chapters-5-8--75021009https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021009Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a keen-eyed stranger visits the Stoughton offices with curious intent, fixating particularly on a singing young woman whose presence provokes whispered intrigues and cautious manoeuvres among those who observe her. And later, beneath the...1153false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-thousand-dollars-chapters-9-12--75021012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021012Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the dim office shadows conceal whispered confessions about an unlocked safe and a girl burdened with secret orders, while tension mounts around the unseen watchman and the subtle dance of suspicion between manager and clerk. A clever scheme...991false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-thousand-dollars-chapters-13-16--75021013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021013Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a singular lady, skilled in an art both rare and subtle, employs her voice to compel a safe’s door to yield its secret contents, only to find herself confronted by a man both cunning and perilous, claiming authority and demanding compliance....1259false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-thousand-dollars-chapters-17-20--75021014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021014Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the heroine confronts the uneasy dealings surrounding precious heirlooms and navigates a web of suspicion and accusation, maintaining her dignity amid unfolding betrayals. Her steadfast resolve and the faithful support of an old friend cast...1006false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-2-questions--75021017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021017Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator acquaints herself with the enigmatic Mrs. Packard and her household, observing the contrast between public admiration and private sorrow, and engages with the mayor in earnest conversation regarding recent perturbations in his...973false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-3-in-the-gable-window--75021018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021018Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a newcomer to Mayor Packard’s residence encounters an atmosphere thick with unspoken worries and peculiar attentiveness, not least from a maid and an enigmatic old woman next door whose eyes seem to pierce the quiet domesticity. The mayor’s...1063false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-1-a-spy-s-duty--75021016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021016Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young woman, seeking employment and guided by discreet Miss Davies, is introduced to a distinguished gentleman who offers her a delicate position as companion to his troubled wife, urging secrecy and discretion above all. The mayor,...837false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-4-lights-sounds--75021019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021019Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the quiet observation of a seemingly ordinary room breeds a faint unease, and the narrator encounters the peculiar habits and hushed fears of those who serve within the mayor’s house. Stories of unexplained lights, sounds, and spectral...1030false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-5-the-strange-neighbors-next-door--75021020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021020Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which I find Mrs. Packard restored to a cheerful composure, and through our conversation, she unveils the poignant tale of her eccentric neighbours—two sorrowful sisters haunted by the memory of lost fortune within the very walls they gaze upon...1640false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-6-at-the-stair-head--75021021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021021Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the quiet solitude of a late evening in the household reveals subtle tensions among the servants and the guests, while a mysterious, unsettling laughter from below sets a tone of unease that shadows the arrival of Mrs. Packard. The narrator...751false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-9-scraps--75021024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021024Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a sombre and unsettling apparition is disclosed by a lady shaken to her very soul, while practical resolve and tender reassurances come to the fore amidst whispered threats and sordid insinuations. The delicate atmosphere thickens as the...752false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-7-a-moving-shadow--75021022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021022Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the attentive narrator tends to Mrs. Packard after a sudden fainting spell and becomes privy to her anxious requests to exclude certain persons from her presence, while puzzling over a mysterious laugh that no one admits to hearing. Through...1014false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-8-the-paragraph--75021023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021023Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which Mrs. Packard, displaying a mixture of fragile composure and guarded reserve, joins a somewhat tense breakfast with her husband and his secretary, her actions veiled in an air of mystery that invites quiet observation. The morning’s uneasy...567false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-10-a-glimmer-of-the-truth--75021025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021025Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, with a keen and thoughtful mind, embarks on an inquiry into the curious and unsettling experiences reported by tenants of a house reputed to be haunted, seeking to relieve Mrs. Packard’s troubled spirit by uncovering rational...1924false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-12-searchings--75021027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021027Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator resolves to pursue the delicate investigation of a mysterious old house, carefully observing its curious architecture and unexplained phenomena to discern a hidden secret. Marked by patience and subtle deduction, the quest leads...902false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-11-bess--75021026https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021026Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a mysterious and watchful woman named Bess acquaints the narrator with her humble shop and reveals a secret concealed within the mayor’s house across the street, imploring the narrator to retrieve a small but vital box from a hidden place in...792false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-13-a-discovery--75021028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021028Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the lady of the house, seeking to banish her haunting fears with a show of gaiety and firmness, locks the doors against the night’s shadows, while the observer quietly embarks upon a secret quest in the eerie cellar beneath. The discovery of...951false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-14-i-seek-help--75021029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021029Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator awakens burdened with a secret concerning the restless fears haunting Mrs. Packard and seeks the aid of Mr. Steele to quietly investigate a mysterious movable floor within the house. Together they uncover an unexpected concealed...1228false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-15-hardly-a-coincidence--75021030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021030Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the curious discovery of a secret passage used by elderly neighbours to access the house unravels the supposed hauntings that had long disturbed its inhabitants, and a revelation concerning Mrs. Packard’s reaction deepens the mystery with...715false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-16-in-the-library--75021032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021032Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, drawn by an unspoken entreaty, accompanies Nixon to the library where Mrs. Packard reveals her fervent hopes for her husband's political future and the weight her name bears upon his campaign. Amidst a confidential discourse...1147false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-17-the-two-weird-sisters--75021034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021034Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator’s curiosity leads her to renew acquaintance with the reclusive sisters next door, Miss Thankful and Miss Charity, whose faded dignity and mysterious past cast a solemn shadow upon their humble abode. Through a tentative...1635false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-18-the-morning-news--75021035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021035Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the household is briefly lifted by tidings of good fortune, only to be cast into shadows by a mysterious note found pinned to a child’s garment, setting forth a veil of uncertainty and fear. Amid this disturbance, a troubling telegram and a...842false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-21-the-cypher--75021041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021041Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator turns her keen intellect to deciphering a mysterious cipher composed of curious Hebraic-like symbols, seeking to unravel the enigma concealed within Mrs. Packard’s troubled secrets. Methodically examining the characters and their...1081false321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-19-the-cry-from-the-stairs--75021038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021038Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a silent tension brews in the household as Nixon, the servant, ascends the stairs with a troubled manner and soon returns disturbed, only to be met by a heartrending cry from Mrs. Packard, whose sorrow for her laughing child unfolds in a...204false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-20-explanation--75021040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021040Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a sudden revelation unnerves Mrs. Packard, and the narrator gently unravels the cause of her distress alongside the household, revealing a tremulous confession of spectral sight and the bittersweet relief it invokes. The scene closes on a...518false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-22-mercy--75021042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021042Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a troubled assembly unfolds within the mayor’s chamber, where a cryptic message and hidden ciphers entwine with a tense discourse on honour and accusation, all observed through the delicate interplay of thoughtful glances and subtle gestures....1106false322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-23-the-wife-s-tale--75021044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021044Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a woman offers a poignant and candid account of her troubled past and reluctant marriage, revealing the hardships endured and the complex emotions intertwined with her choices. Her narrative unfolds with delicate candour, illuminating the...1141false323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-24-the-sins-of-the-fathers--75021046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021046Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a troubled Mrs. Packard confides the haunting secret of her youth and the shadow it casts over her present happiness and family life. She reveals the torment of a man from her past who threatens both her peace and the safety of those she...605false324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-26-bitter-as-the-grave--75021048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021048Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the tension surrounding Mr. Steele’s sudden illness and departure unfolds with a poignant encounter between Miss Thankful and her nephew, revealing fractured family bonds and unspoken grievances. The scene closes quietly upon the sleeping...413false326fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-25-the-finger-on-the-wall--75021047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021047Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a tense confrontation unfolds between the mayor and his secretary, both entangled in claims and counterclaims concerning a woman's true identity and allegiance, revealing depths of bitter past grievances and loyalty tested by harsh truths....715false325fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-27-a-child-s-playthings--75021049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021049Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, unsettled by revelations of deception and motivated by a desire to uncover the truth behind a troubled nephew’s past, seeks the counsel and keepsakes of his estranged aunts, hoping to find a clue to undo the tangled web...561false327fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mayor-s-wife-chapter-28-restitution--75021050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021050Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the troubled Mrs. Packard reveals the proof of her lawful marriage and the entangled claims upon her, while a hopeful friend uncovers an important truth that promises to restore her rightful place. Amidst the unfolding of legal rights and...478false328fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-1-the-moore-house--75021051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021051Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young detective, newly arrived in Washington, becomes entwined with the mysterious and ill-fated Moore house, a venerable estate shadowed by eerie legends and recent tragedy. His chance encounter with the irascible and cryptic Uncle David,...847false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-2-i-enter--75021052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021052Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, accompanied by the uneasy yet steadfast Hibbard, investigates the mysterious illumination and eerie atmosphere surrounding the long-abandoned Moore house, a place steeped in recent tragic memories. Within its shadowed walls,...1961false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-3-i-remain--75021053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021053Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a somber and perplexing scene unfolds as the discovery of a young woman’s lifeless form leads to the stirring of suspicions that shadow the apparent facts of her demise, imbued with curious and enigmatic details in the silent rooms of an...2403false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-4-signed-veronica--75021054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021054Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the somber scene of a young bride's tragic demise is unveiled through the arrival of her agitated half-sister and the sober inquiries of the police, revealing poignant emotions and delicate tensions among those present. The husband's...1553false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-6-gossip--75021057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021057Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the sombre fascination of a young bride’s untimely death captivates a city, prompting the careful scrutiny of a young detective entangled in the complex intrigues of an old family’s secrets and whispered romances. As gossip weaves through...2084false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-5-master-and-dog--75021055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021055Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator encounters the enigmatic and somewhat austere Mr. David Moore, a man marked by peculiar customs and a restrained temper, who reveals his unexpected inheritance and intricate ties to the tragic events unfolding opposite his home....1198false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-9-jinny--75021060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021060Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator confides in a clever young acquaintance named Jinny, who eagerly assists in probing the secrets of the Jeffrey case with a charm and vivacity that cannot be hidden. Their furtive investigation reveals a curious new detail...434false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-7-sly-work--75021058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021058Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the diligent narrator enlists a clever young friend to gather subtle clues about Mr. Moore, setting the stage for a careful and secretive investigation within the walls of an old, mysterious house. Amidst observations of peculiar movements...1506false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-8-slyer-woes--75021059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021059Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a cautious inquiry leads to a hesitant meeting with Mr. Jeffrey, whose sombre demeanour and guarded manners hint at deeper troubles, while a peculiar discovery stirs a subtle yet significant exchange. The uneasy confidence of a maid named...884false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-11-details-part-1--75021062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021062Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator becomes a prominent figure at the inquest into the unfortunate lady’s death, observing the complicated emotions and shifting loyalties among the witnesses and family members. The testimony of the household servants and the...1295false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-10-francis-jeffrey--75021061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021061Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the coroner and narrator engage in a probing conversation with Mr. Jeffrey, seeking to untangle the mysterious circumstances surrounding Mrs. Jeffrey’s tragic demise through careful observation and pointed inquiry. The narrative gently...1922false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-11-details-part-2--75021064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021064Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the sombre quiet of a once joyous household is rent by a grievous and secret sorrow, manifest in the altered countenance and disordered chamber of a lady confined within her own boudoir. We witness the silent anguish of those who serve and...1486false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-12-thrust-and-parry--75021066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021066Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the once joyous Francis Jeffrey faces the crowd with a visage marked by profound sorrow as he attempts to explain the tragic events surrounding his young bride’s untimely death. The proceedings steadily reveal tensions and contradictions, as...1443false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-13-chiefly-thrust--75021067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021067Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a witness reveals her secret observation of Miss Tuttle’s mysterious actions in Mrs. Jeffrey’s room, casting a shadow of suspicion upon that quiet figure while Mr. Jeffrey’s tense testimony unravels his own baffling night spent alone in an...1254false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-14-let-us-have-tallman--75021068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021068Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a certain Mr. Tallman, summoned with considerable urgency, provides a crucial alibi that confounds earlier suspicions and confirms the precise hour of a gentleman’s whereabouts on a pivotal evening. Meanwhile, the shifting countenances and...723false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-15-white-bow-and-pink-part-1--75021069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021069Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the inquest unfolds with renewed scrutiny on Mr. Jeffrey’s actions and the curious disappearance of candles, stirring a palpable unease among those gathered. The testimony of Miss Nixon and the poised appearance of Miss Tuttle introduce...856false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-15-white-bow-and-pink-part-2--75021070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021070Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young woman faces a rigorous and probing inquest into a tragic event, her composure and ambiguous answers weaving a complex portrait that both perplexes and captivates those present. The solemn jury deliberates with unexpected swiftness,...2088false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-16-an-egotist-of-the-first-water--75021072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021072Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the rigid conduct of justice separates Miss Tuttle from her brother-in-law, as whispers of suspicion swirl and the unwavering ritual of mourning persists beside a newly tended grave. Meanwhile, the enigmatic figure of Uncle David offers a...991false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-18-in-the-grass--75021076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021076Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator contemplates the hidden sorrows behind Mrs. Jeffrey’s solitary bridal hour and discovers a crucial clue—a secretly discarded, modified ring—prompting a clandestine search that reveals more than mere trinkets beneath the grass....1120false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-19-in-tampa--75021077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021077Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator arrives amidst the stirring confusion of a military camp in Tampa, seeking a crucial witness whose sudden and tragic illness casts a shadow over all hopes of aid. An unexpected encounter with a young boy, entwined in the...678false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-17-a-fresh-start--75021074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021074Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator reflects with a troubled mind upon the tangled circumstances surrounding Miss Tuttle and the late Mrs. Jeffrey, endeavouring to sift through contradictory evidence and elusive motives that bespeak a deeper mystery. A chance...1795false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-20-the-colonel-s-own-part-1--75021079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021079Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, burdened by the tangled mysteries surrounding Miss Moore and the strange deaths at the Moore house, undertakes a solitary investigation that leads him to a midnight exploration of the ominous library and a haunting guest chamber...1613false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-20-the-colonel-s-own-part-2--75021080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021080Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the sombre tensions and secretive exchanges of a distinguished household lay bare the heavy weight of loyalty, honour, and the shadow of a mysterious past intertwined with a forbidding library and ancestral inheritance. The narrative gently...1727false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-21-the-heart-of-the-puzzle--75021083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021083Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a careful inquiry into the whereabouts and significance of a lost filigree ball reveals a curious mechanism and a secret message concealed within a seemingly trivial drawing, hinting at darker family secrets. The narrator’s persistent search...1426false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-22-a-thread-in-hand--75021086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021086Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a careful decoding of a faded picture reveals a secret confession and a deadly contraption hidden within a seemingly innocuous closet, drawing the investigators deeper into the dark intricacies of the case. The discovery prompts a renewed...1849false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-23-words-in-the-night-part-1--75021089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021089Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the tangled secrets of Mrs. Jeffrey’s tragic demise come to light, revealing a web of unspoken connections and silent burdens borne by those entwined in her fate. The unfolding revelations bring forth a delicate confrontation of truth and...1386false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-23-words-in-the-night-part-2--75021094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021094Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a husband is plunged into a darkness of doubt and despair following his wife’s dreadful confession and mysterious actions within a shadowed house, seeking truth amidst fragments of an eerie, hidden puzzle. The intertwined testimonies and...1607false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-24-tantalizing-tactics--75021097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021097Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a tense morning encounter unfolds between the narrator and Mr. Moore, wherein a mysterious talisman and a cryptic memorandum ignite a subtle contest of wits and guarded confidences. Meanwhile, within the house, whispered suspicions and hidden...907false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-25-who-will-tell-the-man-part-1--75021098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021098Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a tormented letter unveils the bitter confessions of a young woman wrestling with the dark consequences of a reckless past and a secret that haunts her present. Through her fragmented words, one glimpses the fragile struggles of pride, love,...1325false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-25-who-will-tell-the-man-part-2--75021099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021099Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a bride, beset by dark family legacies and a mysterious trinket, confronts a dreadful secret that shadows her intended nuptials, and wrestles with the unbearable weight of her past actions. The house of her ancestors, whispered confessions,...1384false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-26-rudge--75021103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021103Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a persistent detective uncovers the curious behaviour of a dog named Rudge, whose peculiar loyalty and watchfulness reveal untold aspects of a long-standing family mystery intertwined with tragic events. The reluctant confession of Mr. Moore,...1276false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-filigree-ball-chapter-27-you-have-come--75021104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021104Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a chance encounter at the Rosslyn chapel reveals a tender and poignant reunion between two figures bound by love and past sorrows, their whispered words suffused with deep emotion and unspoken histories. The witness, an intrigued observer, is...510false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-i--75021110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021110Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a chance encounter at a city corner entrusts a man with a mysterious letter and key intended for another, stirring a conflict of conscience amid the bustling streets and quiet offices. We observe him grapple with the curious predicament,...798false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-ii--75021111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021111Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young man embarks on a voyage filled with eager anticipation to meet his esteemed uncle and newfound relatives in a modest town barely touched by grandeur. Encountering his uncle quite unexpectedly upon a bustling station platform, he finds...592false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-iii--75021112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021112Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator arrives at his uncle’s strikingly unconventional mansion, Quenton Court, set amidst an unpromising neighbourhood yet bewilderingly enriched with artistic splendour and Moorish grandeur. The contrasting grandeur of the house and...415false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-iv--75021113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021113Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young man takes up residence in his uncle's mansion, observing the subtle dynamics of favour and reticence that pervade the household, particularly regarding a certain beloved cousin and a mysterious absent lady. His reflections reveal the...503false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-v--75021115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021115Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young man, newly established in the world of finance thanks to his uncle’s influence, unexpectedly encounters a cousin whose appearance and message stir both anticipation and unease in him. Their meeting, marked by a formal invitation to an...321false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-vi--75021119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021119Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the young narrator arrives at a lively ball at his uncle’s estate and experiences a profound, life-altering moment upon beholding a captivating young woman amid the swirling dancers. Amidst unfolding family matters and earnest conversation,...781false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-vii--75021121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021121Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, unexpectedly moved by the portrait of a young woman, confides in his uncle a tale of affection that stirs both their hearts, revealing shifting hopes and quiet resolutions beneath the surface of illness. As whispered promises...327false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-ix--75021124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021124Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a festive gathering is unexpectedly marked by the announcement of an engagement that stirs surprise and quiet reflection among the guests, while tender hopes and unspoken fears mingle in the air. The evening draws to a close with solemn news...420false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-viii--75021123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021123Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:06 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the young narrator, visiting his uncle’s grand ball, encounters his enchanting cousin Orpha and witnesses the subtle tensions, masked emotions, and intricate dances of love and duty among the assembled guests. Through careful observation in...751false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-x--75021126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021126Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the quiet days following a somber family revelation bring a reflective calm and guarded confidences among cousins, whilst the fragile health of a once formidable uncle ushers in a new chapter of delicate duties. Bound by honour and gentle...428false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-xi--75021127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021127Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator observes the delicate and restrained interactions within his household, noting a renewed gaiety in Edgar and an undercurrent of rivalry, while absorbing the somber realities of his uncle’s declining health. Amidst these subdued...364false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-xii--75021130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021130Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a summons to a seemingly trivial errand leads the narrator to ponder the curious business transpiring in his uncle’s house, where unspoken anxieties and the mysterious presence of two lawyers unsettle the household. Meanwhile, the...519false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-xiii--75021132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021132Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator recounts a week filled with subtle tensions and significant revelations as she resumes her care of their uncle and observes changes in Orpha’s demeanour. The uncle imparts his solemn reflections on love, legacy, and the burdens...510false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-xiv--75021134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021134Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the attentive narrator observes the gradual decline of his imperious uncle, whose will yet commands the household even in frailty, while the household’s atmosphere grows heavy with unspoken anxieties and tender, subdued affections. Resting...976false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-i-chapter-xv--75021136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021136Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the somber approach of a grave illness provokes a delicate and profound conversation about wills, loyalties, and the future happiness of those beloved, with the shadow of a family’s wealth and heartache intermingling in the quiet,...1235false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xvii--75021141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021141Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the sombre atmosphere of a household in mourning is tinged with the uneasy discovery of a missing will, prompting a delicate exchange between two cousins bound by blood and affection, each harbouring quiet hopes and guarded truths. The...661false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xviii--75021143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021143Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, weighed down by grief and perplexity, wrestles with the absence of a crucial will and the delicate relations among the household, all set against the somber backdrop of a household overshadowed by loss. With a restless mind, he...968false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xvi--75021137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021137Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the somber revelation of a sudden death evokes a poignant discourse on duty, love, and the mysterious final wishes of a departed relative. The doctor’s contemplative presence and the careful narration of events by the gathered kin draw forth...344false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xix--75021146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021146Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a house steeped in mourning reveals the shifting tides of allegiance and suspicion among its inhabitants, casting a sombre shadow over the fate of a missing will. The narrator grapples with exclusion and solitude amid quiet tensions,...649false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxii--75021150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021150Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a steadfast Orpha rises with solemn dignity to confront the unsettling mysteries surrounding her father’s death, commanding the respect and silent awe of all who witness her composure. The arrival of Dr. Cameron ushers a cautious pause, as...738false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapters-xx-xxi--75021147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021147Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the characters are confronted with a disturbing sight within a casket at a somber gathering, eliciting a mixture of terror and suspicion among those present. The narrator boldly asserts authority in demanding a medical examination, setting a...411false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapters-xxiii-xxiv--75021152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021152Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a sombre cloud of suspicion and grief settles upon the household, as quiet inquiries are made into the presence of a deadly poison and the unsettling disposition of those who dwell within. In this tense pause before revelation, the uneasy...566false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxv--75021154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021154Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, under the quiet scrutiny of unseen eyes within a sombre household, vows steadfast adherence to the wishes of a departed uncle amidst the muted stirrings of grief and suspicion. A chance encounter with a kindly lawyer named...405false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxvi--75021156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021156Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which an official inquiry is held to shed light upon the perplexing circumstances surrounding a missing will, bringing together witnesses whose testimonies reveal as much of character and feeling as of fact. The narrator observes with a mixture of...1869false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxvii--75021157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021157Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the steadfast and observant Mr Clarke recounts his final attendance upon the ailing master, detailing the careful handling of important documents and the subdued atmosphere of that solemn evening. The Coroner’s inquiry probes gently yet...587false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxviii--75021159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021159Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the gentle and dependable Wealthy takes the stand, her sincere demeanor offering a promise of clarity as she recounts the evening’s perplexing events with careful detail and a touch of poignant unease. The inquiry delves into subtleties of...644false526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxix--75021160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021160Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the steady, methodical questioning of Mrs. Starr reveals a night steeped in quiet vigilance and subtle disturbances within the household, marked by a shadowy figure and the careful handling of medicinal trusts. The scene closes upon a somber...1289false527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxx--75021163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021163Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the unfolding inquest brings to light Wealthy’s earnest yet disquieting testimony, subtly shifting the atmosphere in the room as suspicions arise amidst solemn observations. The narrator, beset by turmoil yet resolute, prepares to take the...544false528fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xxxii--75021167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021167Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young man, weighed down by loneliness and suspicion, contemplates his uncertain fate while navigating the cold streets and grappling with the expectations of those who await his return. He finds an unexpected ally in a discerning...434false530fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-ii-chapter-xxxi--75021165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021165Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator gives a candid account of his testimony concerning the late Mr. Bartholomew’s changing intentions regarding his will, amidst a court atmosphere charged with scepticism and whispered doubt. Miss Bartholomew follows with a poised...582false529fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xxxvi--75021171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021171Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a sombre and suspenseful interview unfolds between the narrator and Mr. Jackson, revealing the tense atmosphere of a night disturbed by unexplained agitation and mysterious movements within the household. The narrative delicately explores the...390false533fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xxxiii--75021169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021169Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator returns to the Bartholomew mansion amidst a crowd and uneasy welcomes, confronting the complex emotions and suspicions of family and police alike in the shadow of a grievous death. He finds a mysterious and urgent note that...628false531fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapters-xxxiv-xxxv--75021170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021170Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, grappling with the heavy atmosphere of the household and the inscrutable demeanour of its inhabitants, receives a cryptic message and finds himself at a crossroads of suspicion and reluctant alliance. As midnight shades give way...602false532fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapters-xxxix-xl--75021178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021178Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator encounters Orpha with a touch of restrained warmth and a promise of familial loyalty, though pride and circumstance keep their farewell formal and somewhat distant. Following this meeting, a haunting dream presents a vivid,...380false536fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xxxvii--75021173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021173Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the dramatis personae grapple with a complex web of wills, affections, and suspicions, while the ever-watchful presence of legal counsel sheds light on the shadows obscuring truth and motive. The careful discourse reveals the delicate...1599false534fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xxxviii--75021176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021176Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a troubled mind wrestles with unsettling conjectures about a night’s hidden events at Quenton Court, piecing together motives and opportunities with a careful, if reluctant, suspicion cast upon one beloved yet enigmatic figure. The narrator,...1038false535fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xliii--75021184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021184Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator encounters Edgar, a once-familiar figure now shadowed by despair and secrecy, prompting a fraught confrontation in a quiet city street. Their uneasy dialogue unveils a shared burden of loss and suspicion, yet leaves the deeper...470false539fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xli--75021180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021180Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator reflects with a growing melancholy on Edgar’s troubling descent from grace, marked by haunting encounters and a shadowy figure whose presence suggests secret surveillance. The subtle observations of chance meetings and the...456false537fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xlii--75021182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021182Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the persistent vision of a key held by Orpha reveals itself as a crucial, practical clue evading official investigation, despite earnest inquiries and the careful, albeit reticent, testimonies of those closest to the late Mr. Bartholomew. A...252false538fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xliv--75021187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021187Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator unexpectedly comes into possession of a key and a letter intended for his cousin Edgar, leading to a delicate dilemma fraught with trust, jealousy, and the desire to protect a beloved character named Orpha. With cautious resolve,...895false540fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapters-xlv-xlvii--75021189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021189Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the careful guardianship of a key, and the subtle interplay of trust and suspicion, leads to a reunion marked by guarded hopes and cautious strategies. The house at Quenton Court, steeped in quiet mystery and tempered emotions, becomes the...704false541fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapter-xlviii--75021192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021192Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a stormy evening sets the stage for a curious exploration of a secret stairway concealed within the walls of a familiar room, where a cherished key reveals mysteries long hidden and awakens tender recollections. The discovery soon draws the...1170false542fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-li--75021196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021196Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator acquires a revealing old picture that elucidates the mysterious construction of the Bartholomew mansion’s stairway, shedding light on the building’s altered architecture. Amidst advice to proceed with caution during uncertain...191false544fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lii--75021198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021198Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator, immersed in the complex and divided opinions surrounding a peculiar will, learns of Edgar’s illness and the strange behaviour of Wealthy, whose anguish and secrecy cast a shadow over Quenton Court. He confronts a delicate and...1197false545fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iii-chapters-xlix-l--75021194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021194Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the discovery of a crucial will stirs a tempest of emotions and declarations within the household, as characters grapple with the shifting tides of fortune and allegiance under a stormy, whispering night. The narrator takes measured steps to...395false543fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-liv--75021202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021202Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the steadfast Nurse Wealthy, burdened by conscience and devoted to the Bartholomew family, reveals her troubled suspicions and secret actions concerning the unfolding affairs tied to the family estate. In candid and poignant confession, she...1844false547fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lv--75021205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021205Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a solemn confession unfolds, revealing the heavy emotional toll borne by one who sought to alter fate under the weight of love and despair. The weary recounting of her actions and their dreadful consequences brings forth a poignant reflection...819false548fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-liii--75021200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021200Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a cautious meeting is arranged between the narrator and the Inspector, wherein the gravity of the investigation casts a long shadow, yet mutual respect tempers the proceedings. The dialogue, though fraught with unspoken tensions, concludes on...285false546fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapters-lvi-lix--75021207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021207Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the solemn duty of witnessing a written confession unfolds with a gentle gravity, revealing the quiet endurance of a veiled figure and the resolute care bestowed by those attending her. The narrative then turns to the tender yet troubled...858false549fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lx--75021209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021209Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator finds solace in Orpha’s calm composure and earnest faith in a trustworthy housekeeper, as they share confidences by the firelight, revealing the curious tale of a mysterious key linked to hidden secrets and veiled truths. The...517false550fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxi--75021210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021210Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young lady confides a mysterious discovery of a key and the troubling events surrounding it, including curious behaviour from her sister and a haunting nocturnal vision. With a delicate blend of hesitation and resolve, she contemplates the...917false551fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxii--75021212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021212Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator finds himself alone in the midnight quiet of an ancient house, wrestling with a profound internal conflict borne of competing wills and the haunting legacy of a departed uncle’s intentions. He contemplates the true meaning behind...717false552fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxiii--75021213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021213Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young man, convalescing from an unnamed affliction, gradually reveals the troubled past that shadows his family’s inheritance and a complicated love triangle, all while endeavouring to restore his health and composure. The delicate...1093false553fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapters-lxiv-lxv--75021214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021214Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which an uneasy calm settles over the home as the absence of a certain troubled gentleman is discovered, casting a shadow of anxiety and prompting urgent but discreet measures to trace his possible movements. Meanwhile, the narrator cautiously...584false554fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapters-lxvii-lxix--75021218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021218Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a telegram heralding unforeseen troubles leads to a hasty journey to New York, where the fragile state of a dear cousin is observed with a heavy heart and quiet duty. In such tender moments, the faint hope of recovery is shadowed by...562false556fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxvi--75021217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021217Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a clandestine pursuit unfolds under the chill, veiling fog of a lonely road, leading to an eerie rendezvous by a dimly lit tavern and a shadowed bridge. The scene deepens in spectral intensity as a solitary figure departs aboard a midnight...653false555fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxx--75021220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021220Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a tense encounter unfolds within the stately walls of Mr. Miller’s house, where hopeful anticipation gives way to heartfelt confession and delicate confrontations among those gathered for a house-wedding. The narrative quietly observes the...578false557fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxxi--75021221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021221Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator returns to C—— to find a changed reception reflecting the tides of affection and suspicion surrounding Edgar’s new bride, and awaits Orpha with a heart full of hope and delicate apprehension. Their meeting, graced by quiet...496false558fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxxii--75021224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021224Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which two lovers, after a pause of tender silence, turn their conversation from their own future to the affairs of a mutual friend, shedding light upon a previously shadowed heart. They resolve with heartfelt intent to provide a thoughtful and...101false559fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-step-on-the-stair-book-iv-chapter-lxxiii--75021225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021225Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a tender confession reveals the unspoken fears that kept two hearts apart despite their mutual affection, while a faithful attendant’s quiet understanding sheds light on a secret act of devotion. The unfolding of a long-hidden letter, penned...537false560fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-1-a-great-case--75021230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021230Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young lawyer, thrust unexpectedly into a scene of dread, finds himself summoned to assist the bereaved nieces of a wealthy gentleman whose death—a singular and mysterious shooting—shakes their quiet establishment. Amid the sombre shadows of...1007false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-2-the-coroner-s-inquest--75021231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021231Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrative unfolds within the splendid yet sombre chamber of a grand house, where a coroner’s inquest into a violent death gathers an uneasy assembly of varied characters, their faces as etched with curiosity and concern as the richly...595false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-3-facts-and-deductions--75021233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021233Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the testimony of the distinguished butler and the private secretary unfolds before the coroner’s inquest, revealing minute yet telling details of the household’s order and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the discovery of Mr....1891false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-4-a-clue--75021235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021235Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the household servants are summoned to offer their testimonies, revealing the curious disappearance of the lady's maid, Hannah, and her unexplained nocturnal departure amid perplexing circumstances. A stray candle found in the carriage yard...648false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-5-expert-testimony--75021237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021237Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a meticulous examination of a recently discovered pistol and its accompanying ammunition reveals striking particulars that captivate the assembled company and prompt earnest testimonies from those close to the household. The delicate...807false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-6-side-lights--75021239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021239Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator is led into the somber sanctuary of the Leavenworth household and encounters the strikingly different demeanours of two cousins, one a radiant figure of poised indignation, the other a fragile yet formidable presence shadowed by...650false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-9-a-discovery--75021245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021245Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the sombre air of suspicion hangs palpably over the household, manifesting in tense interactions and guarded confidences among those entwined in the tragedy’s wake. The discovery of a broken key amidst furtive actions kindles fresh inquiries,...1007false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-7-mary-leavenworth--75021241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021241Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the arrival of two distinguished ladies dispels much of the tension in the inquest room, yet brings with it an undercurrent of complex emotions and restrained inquiries. Mary Leavenworth testifies with candour and grace, offering little but a...823false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-8-circumstantial-evidence--75021243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021243Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a solemn inquest unfolds, revealing the poised and inscrutable Eleanore Leavenworth as witness, whose calm bearing belies the tension stirring amongst those present, while the coroner's keen inquiries unearth unsettling details about the late...1585false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-10-mr-gryce-receives-new-impetus--75021248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021248Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the discovery of a key found in the ashes brings a shadow over the fair and proud Eleanore Leavenworth, prompting the astute Mr. Gryce to summon her for questioning amid a swirl of suspicion and poignant appeals for justice. Meanwhile,...1131false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-11-the-summons--75021249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021249Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the quest for the missing Hannah Chester deepens the mystery surrounding the Leavenworth household, and the inquest's verdict ushers in a delicate interplay of duty and compassion among those close to the deceased. An unexpected encounter on...695false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-12-eleanore--75021251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021251Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a young lady of noble bearing is revealed in a moment of poignant despair, confronted by the cruel suspicion cast upon her by the whispering world, and seeks to reaffirm her innocence through a solemn vigil beside the departed. Amidst the...692false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-13-the-problem--75021252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021252Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a tense confrontation unfolds between two proud cousins, revealing deep-seated mistrust under one roof and casting shadows over the pursuit of truth. The narrator is left to grapple with a resolute silence surrounding a crucial secret,...898false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-14-mr-gryce-at-home--75021254https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021254Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator visits the esteemed detective Mr. Gryce to persuade him to withhold judgment against a lady of innocent heart, while they ponder the mysterious influences surrounding her silence and the elusive whereabouts of a vital witness....1455false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-15-ways-opening--75021258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021258Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator navigates the somber atmosphere following Mr. Leavenworth's funeral, encountering the enigmatic Mr. Clavering and the troubled Mary Leavenworth, who confides her complex feelings about sudden wealth and family duty. The chapter...1100false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-16-the-will-of-a-millionaire--75021260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021260Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the unexpected provisions of a millionaire’s will prompt reflection upon motives and allegiances, drawing the narrator deeper into the delicate intricacies of genteel inquiry. Amidst whispered suspicions and reluctant confidences, a delicate...527false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-17-the-beginnings-of-great-surprises--75021261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021261Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the steady progression of inquiry is thwarted by evasions and silence among those closest to the matter, while the atmosphere within the Leavenworth household grows increasingly tense and charged with unspoken fears. A candid entreaty to Miss...1226false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-18-on-the-stairs--75021264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021264Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator encounters Mr. Harwell, engrossed in his late employer’s manuscript, and is unsettled by his sudden accusation and strange behaviour upon seeing Henry Clavering. Amidst growing tensions and cryptic communications within the...785false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-19-in-my-office--75021266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021266Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a visit from a dignified stranger named Mr. Clavering unveils a perplexing tale of a clandestine marriage fraught with legal uncertainties, leading to a solemn discussion on the nuances of matrimonial law and the proof required to uphold such...787false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chatper-20-trueman-trueman-trueman--75021268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021268Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a troubled Mr. Trueman Harwell confides a haunting dream that seemed to foretell the murder of Mr. Leavenworth and reveals the uncanny likeness between the face he saw in the vision and a stranger recently observed in the Leavenworth home....668false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-21-a-prejudice--75021269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021269Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a dream foretelling the manner of a grievous deed is revealed by a devoted secretary, whose uneasy knowledge and hidden letter hint at troubled relations within the household. The prejudices of the late Mr. Leavenworth against a foreign...772false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-22-patch-work--75021270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021270Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator undertakes a careful inquiry into Mr. Clavering’s connection to Miss Eleanore Leavenworth, consulting Mr. Gryce and examining mysterious remnants of a blood-stained letter to piece together a perplexing puzzle. Amidst the...2202false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-23-the-story-of-a-charming-woman--75021273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021273Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a confidant unfolds the tragic tale of a charming woman whose early sufferings and lost love cast a shadow over the life of Horatio Leavenworth, revealing the profound reasons behind his bitterness toward the English. Meanwhile, a chance...1113false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-24-a-report-followed-by-smoke--75021274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021274Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the investigator uncovers a hidden connection between Eleanore Leavenworth and Henry Clavering during a past summer stay, prompting a careful scrutiny of secret ties and motives. A tense dialogue with Mr. Gryce ensues, weighing the...1106false624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-25-timothy-cook--75021275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021275Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the keen observer Mr. Gryce interrogates Timothy Cook, the hired man, who recounts the secret marriage he witnessed, revealing conflicting memories that unsettle earlier beliefs and cast new light upon the identities involved. A sombre...920false625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-26-mr-gryce-explains-himself--75021277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021277Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the steadfast Mr. Gryce reveals a steadfast resolution to arrest Miss Leavenworth unless new evidence arises, while our narrator wrestles with dawning suspicions and the weight of duty amidst a tangled web of loyalties and secrets. A sudden...1386false626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-27-amy-belden--75021278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021278Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator encounters Mrs. Amy Belden, a respectable widow of simple means and gentle disposition, and through the intercession of a mutual acquaintance, is granted the rare opportunity to enter her home and observe her character firsthand....766false627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-30-burned-paper--75021304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021304Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:02 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which a grim discovery halts all hope of testimony as a young woman is found lifeless under mysterious circumstances, prompting a careful examination of her surroundings and the enigmatic remnants of burned paper. Amidst speculation and silent...681false630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-28-a-weird-experience--75021280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021280Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator carefully studies the character and surroundings of Mrs. Belden, uncovering her solemn guardianship over secret papers and witnessing an unlooked-for act of charity toward a destitute stranger. His suspicions grow as he follows...1473false628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-leavenworth-case-chapter-29-the-missing-witness--75021281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75021281Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Anna Katharine GreenIn which the narrator receives a mysterious message that promises to reveal a vital secret hidden within the house, leading to a suspenseful and solitary quest to confront a silent, locked room harboring an ominous stillness. The discovery within...551false629full