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'Lady Molly Of Scotland Yard' in the series 'Short Story Collections' by Baroness Orczy follows the adventures of Lady Molly, an early fictional female detective in late 19th century London. Lady Molly, with her unique feminine intuition, solves mysteries that the men of Scotland Yard struggle with. The collection of short mysteries is often compared to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories, with Lady Molly using inductive logic to piece together clues and solve cases. The stories provide a glimpse into the period language, behavior, and history of the time, while also showcasing Lady Molly's intelligence and wit.

Characters:

The characters are well-defined, with Lady Molly characterized as clever and perceptive, often highlighted by an admiring narrator who adds depth to her persona.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is charming and easy to read, incorporating humor and observations through a devoted narrator, contributing to its antique appeal.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers around a collection of short stories featuring a female detective who employs intuition and observational skills, though some stories may lack depth in the mysteries.

Setting:

The setting is late 19th century London, portraying the societal dynamics and cultural practices of that era.

Pacing:

The pacing of the collection is quick and engaging, with short stories allowing for light reading and inviting readers to participate in solving the mysteries.

Notes:

Lady Molly is one of the first female detectives in literature.
The stories are charming and great for short reading sessions.
Lady Molly is compared to Mary Poppins, as she's seen as 'practically perfect in every way.'
The stories often highlight female intuition in solving mysteries.
The author Baroness Orczy lived an aristocratic life before becoming a writer.
Lady Molly uses inductive logic, similar to Sherlock Holmes.
There are 12 mysteries in the collection to solve with Lady Molly.
Lady Molly's character was a radical innovation for her time.
The stories offer a snapshot of late 19th-century London and its behaviors.
The author also wrote the famous 'Scarlett Pimpernel' series.
Lady Molly's assistant, Mary Granard, often praises her intelligence and beauty.
Orczy's stories have been described as fun and entertaining, perfect for casual reading.

From The Publisher:

Lady Molly of Scotland Yard - the lady detective who out-Sherlocks Sherlock Holmes!

Following twelve Lady Molly adventures and narrated by Lady Molly's assistant Mary Granard, "Lady Molly of Scotland Yard" was first published in 1910. Orczy's female detective was a precursor of the lay sleuth who relies on brains rather than brawn, and she most often succeeded because she recognized domestic clues foreign to male experience. The book soon became very popular.

Interestingly, as well as being one of the first novels to feature a female detective as the main character, Orczy's outstandingly successful police officer preceded her real-life female counterparts by a decade.

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THE NINESCORE MYSTERY

THE FREWIN MINIATURES

THE IRISH-TWEED COAT

THE FORDWYCH CASTLE MYSTERY

A DAY'S FOLLY

A CASTLE IN BRITTANY

A CHRISTMAS TRAGEDY

THE BAG OF SAND

THE MAN IN THE INVERNESS CAPE

THE WOMAN IN THE BIG HAT

SIR JEREMIAH'S WILL

THE END

 
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