The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective

Set in Victorian London, this collection features one of the first fictional female detectives, Miss Loveday Brooke, who defies societal norms. The volume includes seven thrilling adventures, showcasing her investigative prowess in stories like "The Black Bag Left on a Door-Step" and "The Murder at Troyte's Hill." Originally published in the 1890s in Ludgate Magazine, these tales highlight both the challenges and triumphs of a pioneering woman in a male-dominated profession.