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Explore the thrilling world of **The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective**, a captivating biography that unveils the remarkable life of Maud West, a pioneer female detective in the early 20th century. This **B-format paperback**, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2020, chronicles Maud's journey as she navigates the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated society. Delve into over **320 pages** of intriguing tales, where the author, Susannah Stapleton, expertly weaves together Maud's case studies with rich social history and thorough original research. Discover the complexities of identity as Maud, an **unconventional sleuth**, works to unearth the truth behind her sensational stories while confronting the societal norms of her time.
The captivating narratives come alive as Maud interacts with infamous figures such as Dr. Crippen and Dorothy L. Sayers, alongside shadowy Parisian gangsters and Continental blackmailers. **The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective** offers readers a sneak peek into the fascinating hidden world of the early 20th-century elite, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of true crime, women detectives, and historical biographies.
Whether you are a fan of detective stories or intrigued by the history of women in law enforcement, this book is a perfect addition to your library. **Order now** and embark on this exhilarating journey through Maud West's life!
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509867325
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 320
Description:
Maud West ran her detective agency in London for more than thirty years, having starting sleuthing on behalf of society’s finest in 1905. Her exploits grabbed headlines throughout the world but, beneath the public persona, she was forced to hide vital aspects of her own identity in order to thrive in a class-obsessed and male-dominated world. And – as Susannah Stapleton reveals – she was a most unreliable witness to her own life.
Who was Maud? And what was the reality of being a female private detective in the Golden Age of Crime?
Interweaving tales from Maud West’s own â€casebook’ with social history and extensive original research, Stapleton investigates the stories Maud West told about herself in a quest to uncover the truth.
With walk-on parts by Dr Crippen and Dorothy L. Sayers, Parisian gangsters and Continental blackmailers, The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective is a portrait of a woman ahead of her time and a deliciously salacious glimpse into the underbelly of â€good society’ during the first half of the twentieth century.
The captivating narratives come alive as Maud interacts with infamous figures such as Dr. Crippen and Dorothy L. Sayers, alongside shadowy Parisian gangsters and Continental blackmailers. **The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective** offers readers a sneak peek into the fascinating hidden world of the early 20th-century elite, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of true crime, women detectives, and historical biographies.
Whether you are a fan of detective stories or intrigued by the history of women in law enforcement, this book is a perfect addition to your library. **Order now** and embark on this exhilarating journey through Maud West's life!
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509867325
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 320
Description:
Maud West ran her detective agency in London for more than thirty years, having starting sleuthing on behalf of society’s finest in 1905. Her exploits grabbed headlines throughout the world but, beneath the public persona, she was forced to hide vital aspects of her own identity in order to thrive in a class-obsessed and male-dominated world. And – as Susannah Stapleton reveals – she was a most unreliable witness to her own life.
Who was Maud? And what was the reality of being a female private detective in the Golden Age of Crime?
Interweaving tales from Maud West’s own â€casebook’ with social history and extensive original research, Stapleton investigates the stories Maud West told about herself in a quest to uncover the truth.
With walk-on parts by Dr Crippen and Dorothy L. Sayers, Parisian gangsters and Continental blackmailers, The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective is a portrait of a woman ahead of her time and a deliciously salacious glimpse into the underbelly of â€good society’ during the first half of the twentieth century.