The House in the Mist by Anna Katharine Green is a captivating mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The story follows a young lawyer named Everett Raymond, who receives a strange request from a dying woman to solve a mysterious disappearance at the eerie House in the Mist.

As Raymond delves deeper into the enigmatic case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to question everything he thought he knew about the people involved. Green masterfully builds tension and suspense throughout the novel, keeping readers guessing as to the true identity of the culprit.

The characters are well-developed and the setting is atmospheric, adding to the overall sense of unease and mystery that permeates the story. Green’s writing is evocative and engaging, drawing readers in from the very first page.

Overall, The House in the Mist is a thrilling and suspenseful read that will appeal to fans of classic mystery novels. Anna Katharine Green’s masterful storytelling and intricate plotting make this novel a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

Book Description:
It was a night to drive any man indoors. Not only was the darkness impenetrable, but the raw mist enveloping hill and valley made the open road anything but desirable to a belated wayfarer like myself.

Being young, untrammeled, and naturally indifferent to danger, I was not averse to adventure; and having my fortune to make, was always on the lookout for El Dorado, which, to ardent souls, lies ever beyond the next turning. Consequently, when I saw a light shimmering through the mist at my right, I resolved to make for it and the shelter it so opportunely offered.

But I did not realize then, as I do now, that shelter does not necessarily imply refuge, or I might not have undertaken this adventure with so light a heart. Yet, who knows? The impulses of an unfettered spirit lean toward daring, and youth, as I have said, seeks the strange, the unknown and, sometimes, the terrible. (Exerpt from Chapter I)