X Y Z: A Detective Story (Version 2): Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

X Y Z: A Detective Story (Version 2), credited to Anna Katharine Green, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of X Y Z: A Detective Story by Anna Katharine Green. Read in English by Mark Leder. "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 - Summary by Mark Leder

Recording facts

• Recording title: X Y Z: A Detective Story (Version 2)
• Author credits: Anna Katharine Green
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 6
• Listed recording duration: 1:56:20

Catalogue topics

• mysterious
• intense
• suspenseful
• complex
• ingenious

Track guide

1. 01 - The Mysterious Rendezvous, Part One — 20:50
2. 02 - The Mysterious Rendezvous, Part Two — 23:09
3. 03 - The Black Domino — 25:13
4. 04 - An Unexpected Calamity — 8:55
5. 05 - In the Library — 18:27
6. 06 - The Yellow Domino — 19:46

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