The Forsaken Inn

Anna Katharine Green (1864 - 1935)

Told from the perspective of a Mrs. Truax, the owner of an inn during the time of the American and French Revolutions, "The Forsaken Inn" is a locked-room mystery that keeps readers guessing about what has happened. A young couple stays at the inn for the night, and goes on their way in the morning ... and several years later, the bride's body is found in a secret room of the inn. Yet, many people saw that bride leave with her husband. How can this be?

Green tells her tale through Mrs. Truax' diary, and through letters and discussions with other characters who were friends of the young couple. An entertaining and highly recommended read. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Genre(s): Crime & Mystery Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 The Oak Parlor Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 02 Burritt Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 03 A Fearful Discovery Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 04 Questions and Answers Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 05 Am Interim of Suspense Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 06 The Recluse Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 07 Two Women Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 08 A Sudden Betrothal Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 09 Marah Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 10 At the Foot of the Stairs Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 11 Honora Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 12 Edwin Urquhart Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 13 Before the Wedding Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 14 A Cassandra At The Gate Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 15 The Catastrophe Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 16 A Dream Ended Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 17 Strange Guests Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 18 Mrs. Truax Talks Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 19 In the Halls at Midnight Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 20 The Stone in the Garden Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 21 In the Oak Parlor - Part 1 Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 22 In the Oak Parlor - Part 2 Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
00:25:28
Play 23 A Surprise for Honora Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 24 In the Secret Chamber Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 25 The Marquis Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 26 Mark Felt Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 27 For the Last Time Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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Play 28 A Last Word Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022)
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