# The Leavenworth Case — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Leavenworth Case by Anna Katharine Green.

- [Book I: The Problem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/book-i-the-problem.md): The narrator is introduced to the murder of Mr. Leavenworth and begins investigating the case alongside Mr. Gryce, uncovering initial suspicions and the disappearance of the maid Hannah.
- [A Great Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/i-a-great-case.md): The narrator, a lawyer substituting for Mr. Veeley, arrives at the Leavenworth house with the late Mr. Leavenworth's secretary. He meets Detective Gryce, who hints at the complexity of the case. The narrator views the bo
- [II: The Coroner’s Inquest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/ii-the-coroner-s-inquest.md): The narrator describes the surreal atmosphere of the coroner's inquest held in the opulent Leavenworth mansion, contrasting the luxurious surroundings with the grim proceedings. Dr. Maynard testifies about the fatal pist
- [III: Facts and Deductions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/iii-facts-and-deductions.md): The coroner's inquest continues with the examination of Mr. Harwell and the butler Thomas. Mr. Harwell reveals a shadow between Mr. Leavenworth and Eleanore, but denies knowing its cause. The narrator notes Harwell's eva
- [A Clue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/iv-a-clue.md): The coroner's inquest continues with testimony from the cook, Katherine Malone, and the upstairs maid, Molly O'Flanagan. Molly reveals that Hannah, the ladies' maid, fully dressed and went downstairs during the night, cl

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- [Expert Testimony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/v-expert-testimony.md)
- [VI: Sidelights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/vi-sidelights.md)
- [VII: Mary Leavenworth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/vii-mary-leavenworth.md)
- [VIII: Circumstantial Evidence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/viii-circumstantial-evidence.md)
- [IX: A Discovery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/ix-a-discovery.md)
- [X: Mr. Gryce Receives New Impetus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/x-mr-gryce-receives-new-impetus.md)
- [The Summons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xi-the-summons.md)
- [XII: Eleanore](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xii-eleanore.md)
- [XIII: The Problem](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xiii-the-problem.md)
- [Book II: Henry Clavering](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/book-ii-henry-clavering.md)
- [XIV: Mr. Gryce at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xiv-mr-gryce-at-home.md)
- [Ways Opening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xv-ways-opening.md)
- [XVI: The Will of a Millionaire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xvi-the-will-of-a-millionaire.md)
- [The Beginning of Great Surprises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xvii-the-beginning-of-great-surprises.md)
- [XVIII: On the Stairs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xviii-on-the-stairs.md)
- [XIX: In My Office](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xix-in-my-office.md)
- [XX: “Trueman! Trueman! Trueman!”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xx-trueman-trueman-trueman.md)
- [XXI: A Prejudice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxi-a-prejudice.md)
- [Patchwork](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxii-patchwork.md)
- [XXIII: The Story of a Charming Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxiii-the-story-of-a-charming-woman.md)
- [A Report Followed by Smoke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxiv-a-report-followed-by-smoke.md)
- [XXV: Timothy Cook](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxv-timothy-cook.md)
- [Mr. Gryce Explains Himself](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxvi-mr-gryce-explains-himself.md)
- [Book III: Hannah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/book-iii-hannah.md)
- [XXVII: Amy Belden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxvii-amy-belden.md)
- [A Weird Experience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxviii-a-weird-experience.md)
- [The Missing Witness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxix-the-missing-witness.md)
- [XXX: Burned Paper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxx-burned-paper.md)
- [XXXI: Q](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxi-q.md)
- [Mrs. Belden’s Narrative](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxii-mrs-belden-s-narrative.md)
- [Unexpected Testimony](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxiii-unexpected-testimony.md)
- [Book IV: The Problem Solved](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/book-iv-the-problem-solved.md)
- [Mr. Gryce Resumes Control](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxiv-mr-gryce-resumes-control.md)
- [XXXV: Fine Work](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxv-fine-work.md)
- [Gathered Threads](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxvi-gathered-threads.md)
- [Culmination](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxvii-culmination.md)
- [A Full Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxviii-a-full-confession.md)
- [XXXIX: The Outcome of a Great Crime](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/xxxix-the-outcome-of-a-great-crime.md)
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/endnotes.md)
- [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_leavenworth_case_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations.md)

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