02282cam a22003133u 4500 33695 UtSlPG 20260610133752.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Green, Anna Katharine, 1846-1935 X Y Z: A Detective Story Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-09-10 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "X Y Z: A Detective Story" by Anna Katharine Green is a crime fiction novel written in the late 19th century. This engaging narrative follows a detective investigating a complex web of mysteries surrounding counterfeit money, family dynamics, and a series of clandestine events leading up to a fatal ball hosted by the wealthy but reclusive Benson family. The book captures the tension and intricacies of crime detection set against a backdrop of social norms and secrets characteristic of the time. The story begins with the narrator, a detective from the Secret Service, who is sent to investigate a suspicious mail related to the counterfeiters. As he uncovers clues, he becomes embroiled in the affairs of the Benson family. The festivities of a masquerade ball serve as the setting for a shocking turn of events, culminating in the sudden death of Mr. Benson. As mystery unfolds, the detective's role becomes pivotal in revealing the culprits behind the schemes and dark family secrets. Themes of deception, social class, and personal redemption intertwine, leading to a gripping conclusion that addresses both personal and familial struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Detective and mystery stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33695 74541 74541