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By: Baroness Orczy (1865-1947)
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard is a captivating collection of short stories featuring the brilliant and resourceful Lady Molly, a detective in London’s famous Scotland Yard. Baroness Orczy’s writing is engaging and full of suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as Lady Molly tackles cases with her sharp wit and keen intuition.
Each story presents a new mystery for Lady Molly to solve, and readers are taken on a thrilling journey as she cleverly unravels the clues and outsmarts the criminals. The character of Lady Molly is incredibly well-developed and complex, making her a truly unforgettable protagonist.
The book is a delightful blend of classic detective fiction and captivating storytelling, making it a must-read for fans of mystery and intrigue. Baroness Orczy’s writing is both entertaining and thought-provoking, leaving readers eager to see what adventures Lady Molly will embark on next. Overall, Lady Molly of Scotland Yard is a must-read for anyone looking for a riveting and engaging mystery novel.
Book Description:
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard is a collection of short stories about Molly Robertson-Kirk, an early fictional female detective. It was written by Baroness Orczy, who is best known as the creator of The Scarlet Pimpernel, but who also invented two immortal turn-of-the-century detectives in The Old Man in the Corner and Lady Molly of Scotland Yard. First published in 1910, Orczy’s female detective was the precursor of the lay sleuth who relies on brains rather than brawn. The book soon became very popular, with three editions appearing in the first year. As well as being one of the first novels to feature a female detective as the main character, Orczy’s outstandingly successful police officer preceded her real life female counterparts by a decade.(Introduction from wikipedia)
