The Experiences Of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective

The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective is a collection of six short stories by Catherine Louisa Pirkis, originally published in 1894. The stories follow the adventures of Loveday Brooke, a clever and determined female detective who solves crimes in Victorian England. From theft to murder, Brooke uses her intelligence and intuition to crack each case, often outwitting male counterparts who underestimate her abilities. Pirkis' writing is rich with detail and vividly captures the atmosphere of Victorian London. The character of Loveday Brooke was groundbreaking for her time, as she was one of the first female detectives to appear in literature. The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and those interested in the history of women in literature.""'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.