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The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective

The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective

"The fatal day has arrived. I can exist no longer. I go hence and shall be no more seen"
ClassicsMystery
Pages
108
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Join Loveday Brooke, a sharp and resourceful lady detective, as she navigates the intricate criminal underworld of Victorian England. From stolen jewels to baffling disappearances, Brooke applies her keen intellect and unconventional methods to solve cases that stump Scotland Yard. Each investigation presents a new challenge, showcasing her unique approach to justice in a male-dominated profession.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousIntellectual
Mystery Box

Genres

Classics Mystery Amateur Sleuth

About the author

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Catherine Louisa Pirkis

Catherine Louisa Pirkis was born in London, the daughter of Lewis Stephens Lyne, an accountant and comptroller-general of Inland Revenue. In 1872, at the age of 33, Pirkis married Frederick Edward Pirkis, fleet-paymaster for the Royal Navy, and the couple moved often. They had a daughter (born 1874 in Surrey) and a son (born 1876 in Belgium). Pirkis wrote her first novel, Disappeared from Her Home, in 1877; the mystery novel portends her creation of the popular lady detective *Loveday Brooke...

Characters

Loveday BrookeProtagonist
Ebenezer DyerSupporting
Lady CathrowSupporting
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