Catherine Louisa Pirkis was een Britse auteur wiens werken zich vaak verdiepten in thema's van moraliteit en sociale rechtvaardigheid. Haar proza werd gekenmerkt door scherpe observaties van de menselijke psyche en de sociale gebruiken van haar tijd. Via haar verhalen, die vaak in het alledaagse leven waren gesitueerd, onderzocht ze de dilemma's en uitdagingen waarmee haar tijdgenoten werden geconfronteerd. De verfijnde stijl van Pirkis en haar diepgaande begrip van de menselijke natuur leverden haar aanzienlijke literaire erkenning op.
Able to assume a multitude of disguises and with analytical powers rivaling those of Sherlock Holmes, Loveday Brooke solves every perplexing crime in these seven atmospheric and entertaining Victorian mysteries.
Set against the backdrop of an affluent estate in Gloucestershire, the novel explores the lives of sisters Mab and Joyce, who prepare for their father's arrival. Their excitement turns to tragedy when they learn of his sudden death, thrusting them into a harsh reality that compels them to mature quickly. Pirkis delves into themes of family, class, and trauma, making this work a significant contribution to Victorian literature and a reflection on the women's rights movement. It invites critical reassessment of its overlooked author.
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Set in late 19th century England, the narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and generational conflict through the life of Lady Joan. After marrying a wealthy coal owner's son, she faces the return of her first love, Elliot, now a pastor, prompting her to reflect on her past choices. Complications arise when her son, Herrick, falls for a girl outside the marriage plans she envisioned for him. Divided into three volumes, this work delves into the intricacies of love triangles and family drama, offering a rich portrayal of both aristocratic and middle-class life.