The adventures of Dora Bell, detective by Mrs. George Corbett
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| Author | Corbett, George, Mrs., 1846-1930 |
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| Title | The adventures of Dora Bell, detective |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: South Wales Echo, 1894. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | SWE-E-P! -- Hoist on her own petard -- One of Dora's failures -- Dora turns the tables -- The acquaintance dodge -- A broken trust -- Madame Duchesne's garden party -- A pattern of virtue -- Miss Rankin's rival -- The path to fame -- The recluse of Hallow Hall -- The mysterious thief. |
| Credits | Payton D. Cooke using digitized scans generously made available online by the National Library of Wales. |
| Summary | "The Adventures of Dora Bell, Detective" by Mrs. George Corbett is a series of detective stories written in the late 19th century. The book follows the clever and resourceful Dora Bell as she navigates various mysteries, showcasing her skills as a detective during a time when women were often relegated to domestic roles. Through a combination of wit, insight, and sometimes deception, Dora tackles a variety of intriguing cases, making her a compelling character for fans of mystery and detective fiction. The opening of the book introduces us to the urgent case of a missing valuable pendant that belongs to Mrs. Bevan, a client desperate to recover it without involving the police. As we meet the character of Mr. Davison, a money-lender entangled in the social fabric of London's elite, we learn of his complex and secretive business dealings which heighten the stakes of the mystery. The dialogue hints at the moral ambiguities of the characters involved, setting a tone of intrigue as Dora Bell and her associates take on the challenge of recovering the stolen property while managing the delicate situation of their client's reputation. This blend of suspense and character exploration promises a captivating journey for readers who enjoy a mix of social commentary with their detective tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | Women detectives -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70924 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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