ONE OF MY SONS  (Paperback, Anna Katharine Green)

A gripping tale of family loyalty, betrayal, and the moral intricacies of justice, One of My Sons is a masterful detective novel written by Anna Katharine Green, a pioneer of American crime fiction. When the respected and wealthy Mr. Ramsdell is found poisoned in his New York mansion, suspicion quickly falls on those closest to him. As the investigation unfolds, deep family secrets emerge-leading the authorities to a shocking conclusion: the murderer is believed to be one of his own sons. Through the eyes of the narrator, readers follow a suspenseful journey through 19th-century New York society, as courtrooms, drawing rooms, and back alleys are traversed in search of truth. Green's meticulous plotting, legal insight, and complex characters deliver an experience that is both intellectually satisfying and emotionally intense. More than just a mystery, the novel explores the emotional strain of suspicion within a family, and the devastating consequences of truth untold. For fans of Sherlock Holmes and Wilkie Collins, this book is a must-read from a woman who helped shape the modern detective genre.