Lady Molly of Scotland Yard
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4.1 • 176 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
The Baroness Orczy is better known as the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel, but this short-story collection is equally compelling. Published in 1910, these 12 stories star Molly Robertson-Kirk, one of the first female detectives to appear in books—almost a decade before women actually joined London’s Metropolitan Police Force. Lady Molly, who was quick to notice domestic clues that male detectives would overlook, was a hit with readers.
Like Sherlock Holmes and his trusted accomplice Watson, Lady Molly has Mary, her maid and friend…and the narrator of these stories. If you enjoy testing your own sleuthing skills, pick up this collection and see which cases you can solve before Lady Molly draws a confession out of the criminal. But be forewarned: You won’t see the ending coming in the last story, “The End.”
Customer Reviews
Lady Molly
I thought this recording was very good and I enjoyed it. Several very interesting mysteries that reminded me somewhat of Sherlock and Watson but with two female sleuths solving the crimes. I think the narrator did a very good job with all the voices.
I see a few complaints here but this was written in the early 1900’s. So yes, the language is old fashioned and no, it is not politically correct. Not excusing it, just stating a fact. Somewhat reminiscent of other works of an age. Some of Agatha Christie’s stories come to mind.
Very fun!
Oh, what a delight! This one is worth the time spent listening. Great narrator, too.
Lady Molly of Scotland Yard
I would have given 4 stars but I had to stop listening. She used the word ejaculated so many times that it really got on my nerves!!