Description
Explore the captivating journey of Maud West, a pioneering female detective in the enthralling audiobook, 'The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective.' This unabridged audio book on CD, published by Bolinda/Macmillan Audio in 2019, invites listeners into the world of mystery and intrigue, where Maud ran her detective agency in London for over 30 years, starting her sleuthing career in 1905. Discover how she navigated through a male-dominated society while concealing significant aspects of her identity. As explored by author Susannah Stapleton, Maud's life was anything but straightforward, presenting an unreliable witness to her own dazzling exploits.
This audio book combines riveting tales from Maud's own 'casebook' with illuminating social history and original research that reveals the untold truth behind her stories. From encounters with notorious figures like Dr. Crippen and Dorothy L. Sayers to the darker elements of society, this audio book is a delightful dive into the life and times of one of the first female private detectives during the Golden Age of Crime.
Get ready for an engaging experience as you uncover the layers of Maud West's life, brought to life through masterful narration. Perfect for fans of true crime, historical fiction, and women's history, 'The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective' is essential for anyone eager to explore the fascinating intersection of gender and crime in early 20th-century London.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529026382
Format: CD standard audio format
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529026382
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
Maud West ran her detective agency in London for more than 30 years, having started 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 both 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 20th century.
This audio book combines riveting tales from Maud's own 'casebook' with illuminating social history and original research that reveals the untold truth behind her stories. From encounters with notorious figures like Dr. Crippen and Dorothy L. Sayers to the darker elements of society, this audio book is a delightful dive into the life and times of one of the first female private detectives during the Golden Age of Crime.
Get ready for an engaging experience as you uncover the layers of Maud West's life, brought to life through masterful narration. Perfect for fans of true crime, historical fiction, and women's history, 'The Adventures of Maud West, Lady Detective' is essential for anyone eager to explore the fascinating intersection of gender and crime in early 20th-century London.
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529026382
Format: CD standard audio format
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON A CD. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529026382
Format: CD standard audio format
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bolinda/Macmillan audio
Description:
Maud West ran her detective agency in London for more than 30 years, having started 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 both 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 20th century.