Catherine Louisa Pirkis fu un'autrice britannica le cui opere si addentrarono spesso in temi di moralità e giustizia sociale. La sua prosa fu caratterizzata da acute osservazioni della psiche umana e delle consuetudini sociali della sua epoca. Attraverso le sue narrazioni, frequentemente ambientate nel tessuto della vita quotidiana, esplorò i dilemmi e le sfide affrontate dai suoi contemporanei. Lo stile raffinato e la profonda comprensione della natura umana di Pirkis le valsero un significativo riconoscimento letterario.
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Set against the backdrop of an affluent estate in Gloucestershire, the novel explores the lives of sisters Mab and Joyce, who prepare for their father's arrival. Their excitement turns to tragedy when they learn of his sudden death, thrusting them into a harsh reality that compels them to mature quickly. Pirkis delves into themes of family, class, and trauma, making this work a significant contribution to Victorian literature and a reflection on the women's rights movement. It invites critical reassessment of its overlooked author.
Set in late 19th century England, the narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and generational conflict through the life of Lady Joan. After marrying a wealthy coal owner's son, she faces the return of her first love, Elliot, now a pastor, prompting her to reflect on her past choices. Complications arise when her son, Herrick, falls for a girl outside the marriage plans she envisioned for him. Divided into three volumes, this work delves into the intricacies of love triangles and family drama, offering a rich portrayal of both aristocratic and middle-class life.
Able to assume a multitude of disguises and with analytical powers rivaling those of Sherlock Holmes, Loveday Brooke solves every perplexing crime in these seven atmospheric and entertaining Victorian mysteries.