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...
The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective
The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective
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.
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Loveday BrookeProtagonist
Ebenezer DyerSupporting
Lady CathrowSupporting
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Experience of Loveday Brooke, Lady DetectiveUnknown, 2021
215 pages
West Margin PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97815132073155 editions available
