Three Thousand Dollars

"Three Thousand Dollars" by Anna Katharine Green is a crime fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a complex plot involving theft, deception, and a desperate attempt to secure a future, all intertwined with themes of trust and betrayal. It follows the story of a clever young woman and a dubious manager as their fates converge on a daring heist targeting a mysterious safe filled with valuables. In the narrative, Grace Lee, a diligent employee, finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue as she becomes the target of Beau Johnson, a cunning criminal who seeks to exploit her knowledge of a safe belonging to her employer, Mr. Stoughton. As tensions rise, Grace must navigate a precarious situation with her father's health at stake and a potential marriage, while Johnson attempts to orchestrate a theft. The story unfolds in a series of encounters and clever maneuvers, ultimately revealing the strength and resourcefulness of Grace as she faces off against Johnson. The climax culminates in a tense confrontation that tests her resolve and integrity, leading to surprising revelations about loyalty, love, and the true value of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Anna Katharine Green was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Green has been called "the mother of the detective novel".