Lady Clues and the Vanishing Valet – Lady Clues 1920s Mysteries By Ava Ness
In these six newspaper columns for The London Times, London’s self-described most famous lady detective, Lady Clues, exposes not only a massive financial conspiracy but also the complex power dynamics of post-war society, where even the most reputable banking institutions can conceal generations of manipulation and where old fortunes collide with new money.
Lady Clues must solve a plot dating back to the 1890 financial catastrophe, using her characteristic blend of sharp observation and understanding of human nature, as well as the assistance of her great-niece Emmeline and a network of street urchins. However, when she pursues the mysterious Owl Society, she quickly realizes that she is up against an opponent who has turned societal biases and class divides into formidable weapons, using reputation as a jail to keep its victims mute.
When a trusty valet disappears after uncovering damning evidence, Lady Clues must navigate between high society drawing halls and subterranean bank vaults to avoid another staged financial collapse. In a world where power is wielded through both financial ledgers and whispered secrets, she’ll need more than just detective abilities to obtain justice without tearing the social fabric that holds London together.
These newspaper columns, which were first presented to readers in Lady Marigold’s Murder Mystery series from the 1920s, are ideal for readers who appreciate complex historical mysteries and who want to learn more about how the turmoil of World War I changed not only society but also the fundamentals of crime and justice in contemporary London.
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