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Patricia Wentworth
This popular British writer of crime fiction was born Dora Amy Elles in India but was educated and lived in England (Wikipedia). The private detective featured in many of her novels was Miss Maud Silver, a retired governess.
Miss Silver Mysteries Volume Two
Synopsis
This volume collects several classic Miss Silver mysteries, featuring the unassuming but sharp-witted governess-turned-private-investigator. Readers will follow Miss Silver as she meticulously uncovers clues and solves complex cases, often involving hidden motives and unexpected twists. These stories offer a delightful journey into the golden age of detective fiction.