The Female Detective by Andrew Forrester

The Female Detective

Andrew Forrester

9 hours, 47 minutes first pub 1864 (editions)

fiction mystery mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Female Detective was published in 1864 and introduces the first professional female detective in British fiction, Mrs Gladden. Mrs Gladden uses similar methods to her male counterparts - she enters scenes of crime incognito, tracking down kill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
adventurous 42%
challenging 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

2.93

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