The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow

During a crowded museum event, a young woman is found dead-felled by a swiftly loosed arrow. Who could commit such an audacious murder in public? And what secrets lie behind the victim's identity? In The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow, Anna Katharine Green constructs a classic whodunit filled with red herrings, social clues, and intricate relationships. As the detective unravels a tapestry of personal grudges and family drama, the case grows more complex and the motive more elusive. Green's command of forensic detail and narrative pacing makes the story both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant. She was among the first to bring legal accuracy and feminine insight to detective fiction, and this novel is a shining example of her skills. With its innovative setting, psychological depth, and clever twists, it's a rewarding mystery for lovers of the genre-elegant, suspenseful, and satisfying.