20 - Forsaken Inn by Anna Katharine Green

Dive into the intriguing tale of The Forsaken Inn, narrated from the unique viewpoint of Mrs. Truax, an innkeeper during the tumultuous times of the American and French Revolutions. This engrossing locked-room mystery will leave you on the edge of your seat as it unravels the puzzling case of a young couple who stayed at the inn one fateful night. Years later, the brides body is discovered in a hidden room of the inn, despite many witnesses who saw her leave with her husband. How could this be possible? Unearth the truth as the story unfolds through Mrs. Truaxs diary entries, correspondences, and conversations with the couples acquaintances. This highly recommended read promises to be a captivating journey. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)