In this sensational Gothic tale from the author of The Woman in White and The Moonstone, new bride Valeria Woodville sets out to clear her husband of murdering his first wife.
The Lady Detectives by Catherine Pirkis is a collection of short stories centered around one of the first female fictional detectives, Loveday Brooke. Set in Victorian England, these tales follow Brooke as she solves a variety of intriguing and complex cases using her keen intellect and astute observation skills. Written in the late 19th century, the stories highlight Brooke's independence and resourcefulness, challenging the era's gender norms and paving the way for future generations of female detectives in literature. Pirkis's writing combines mystery and social commentary, making "The Lady Detectives" a significant work in the detective fiction genre.
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