Anna Katharine Green

Hand and Ring Anna Katharine Green

The town's legal professionals chat outside the courthouse down the street. They discuss how a criminal could murder someone and leave no trace behind. Then moments later are called to Widow Clemmens house only to discover what they spoke about on the courthouse steps has now happened. A strange and startling coincidence to find she had been struck on the head from behind and is lying covered with blood at the foot of her dining room table. Moments later there was a low sound, inarticulate at first, but presently growing loud enough and plain enough to be heard in the utmost recesses of the furthermost room on that floor. "She stirs and moves her lips," the doctor announced, and again paused, listening. "Hand! Ring!" was the burden of the short sound they heard. "Ring! Hand!" till a sudden gasp cut short the fearful iteration, and all was silent again. An investigation is made and two equally plausible suspects are quickly unearthed. But is either guilty? What does Widow Clemmens mean by last words 'hand and ring?' What role does the mysterious Miss Imogene Dare play in this drama? We are pleased to present this easier-to-read, specially formatted Classic Mystery Story for your reading pleasure. Riley's Bookshelf has partnered with Kick at Darkness. It is a non-profit organization working to raise awareness and helping survivors heal from sexual assault, domestic violence, sex trafficking, child abuse, or hate crimes. With the purchase of each book you buy one handmade crocheted scarf will be donated to Kick at Darkness. For more information please visit www. KickatDarkness.com Be sure to look for more great stories at www. RileysBookshelf.com