The adventures of Dora Bell, detective

"The Adventures of Dora Bell, Detective" by George Corbett is a collection of late 19th-century detective stories that feature the sharp and inventive Dora Bell as she unravels various puzzling mysteries, demonstrating her talent as a detective in a time when women were often limited to household roles. Using her intelligence, understanding, and sometimes trickery, Dora faces a range of interesting cases; the book begins with the urgent issue of Mrs. Bevan's missing pendant, a client eager to recover it quietly. We are introduced to Mr. Davison, a money-lender with complex and secretive business dealings among London's elite, highlighting the risks of the mystery. The dialogue shows the moral questions of the characters, creating suspense as Dora Bell and her team work to recover the stolen item while protecting their client's image, promising a fascinating adventure for readers who enjoy social interpretation with their detective stories.