Publisher's Synopsis
The Experiences Of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective is a collection of short stories written by Catherine Louisa Pirkis, originally published in 1894. The book features Loveday Brooke, a brilliant and resourceful female detective who solves a variety of cases in Victorian England. Throughout the book, Brooke takes on cases ranging from theft and blackmail to murder and espionage. She uses her intelligence, intuition, and keen observation skills to uncover clues and solve the mysteries. The stories in the book are written in a classic detective fiction style, with intricate plots, unexpected twists, and vivid descriptions of the settings and characters. The book also explores the social and cultural norms of Victorian England, particularly the challenges faced by women who sought to break free from traditional gender roles. Overall, The Experiences Of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective is a captivating and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the detective genre and the role of women in Victorian society.""'A cheque, the property of the Rev. Charles Turner, Vicar of East Downes, has been stolen under somewhat peculiar circumstances. It appears that the Rev. gentleman was suddenly called from home by the death of a relative, and thinking he might possibly be away some little time, he left with his wife four blank cheques, signed, for her to fill in as required. They were made payable to self or bearer, and were drawn on the West Sussex Bank. Mrs. Turner, when first questioned on the matter, stated that as soon as her husband had departed, she locked up these cheques in her writing desk.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
