The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean pages. The cover shows minor wear, particularly along the edges and corners, but remains intact. There is no dust jacket, and the spine is in good shape with clear lettering. Overall, it is well-preserved for a paperback edition from 1986.

The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective by Catherine Louisa Pirkis, published by Dover Publications, Inc. in New York, 1986, is a reprint of the original 1894 edition. This paperback edition includes a new introduction by Michele Slung and features 59 original illustrations by Bernard Higham. The book is part of a series of detective stories featuring Loveday Brooke, one of the earliest female detectives in fiction. Originally serialized in The Ludgate Monthly, these stories are reprinted in their entirety, maintaining the period's original charm and intrigue. This edition is a valuable piece for collectors interested in early detective fiction and the evolution of female protagonists in literature. The book is in good condition with minor wear indicative of its age.