The Mystery of Distraction

Fun Distraction

The short story, Midnight In Beauchamp Row, is another great work by mystery writer Anna Katherine Green.

No wonder Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lauded Green’s work and writing technique.

This short story is fast-paced and crafted so well, that all my theories about the culprit’s identity were wrong.

And I love it when I’m surprised by a logical, satisfying, yet unexpected ending.

I highly recommend this story. It’s in the public domain and there are free audio versions that run just over 33 minutes.

FYI – In my post titled: The Mystery of Impact, I praised her novel, The Leavenworth Case, which is also in the public domain and has free audio versions.

For every mystery lover and mystery writer out there, do yourself a favor and read or listen to these works by Green.

Helpful Distraction

Sometimes it’s a relief to be distracted by something. Like taking a walk to clear my mind so I can think through some problem.

Destructive Distraction

But the effects of distraction can:

— Keep me from accomplishing a necessary task or a longed-for goal.

— Cause me to injure myself. I can miss a curb and do a face plant on the sidewalk, or suffer any number of mishaps that do minor or major damage.

— Harm others such as inadvertently cutting someone off in traffic. Or being so focused on an issue, I don’t realize someone needs help.

Distraction Mystery

Distraction in mystery can make life fun.

Distraction in life can create the mystery of “Why in the world did I not pay attention?”

When has mystery been a distraction, or when has distraction caused a mystery?

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Joni Vance is an award-winning author of fiction, essay, and poetry. She loves mystery, history, and how God reveals Himself every day.

May God reveal the mystery of His love in your life story.