A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Friday, April 29, 2022

The Experiences of Loveday Brooke - Catherine Louisa Pirkis

I don't remember how I came to hear about this one, but it was originally published in 1893 and features a female detective.

Loveday (interesting name by the way) is called upon when the police are stuck with the most baffling mysteries. This book contains seven cases for Loveday to solve.

The best way I can think to explain what I read is that it's a female Sherlock. She doesn't tell anyone what she's up to and reveals everything in one, long speech at the end. She does things that seem inexplicable to those around her, but they make sense once she enters into "explanation mode." You're along for the ride. I was able to pick up on a clue here and there, but overall, you're not meant to solve these with her. You're not given enough information.

The stories are short and entertaining, but I didn't read anything that made them stand out from other mysteries of this type. Maybe if the explanations hadn't been quite so long, it would have been a bit better, but it wasn't terrible either.



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