Andrew Forrester

The Female Detective (MP3-Download)

Ungekürzte Lesung. 537 Min.
Sprecher: Nash, Phyllida

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Produktbeschreibung

The Female Detective was published in 1864 and introduces the first professional female detective in British fiction, Mrs Gladden. Mrs Gladden uses similar methods to her male counterparts – she enters scenes of crime incognito, tracking down killers while trying to conceal her own tracks and her identity from others. She does much physical detective work, examining scenes of crime, looking for clues and employing all manner of skill, subterfuge, observation and charm to achieve her ends. Characteristic of the casebooks of the time, Forrester's book features various cases narrated by Mrs Gladden, including murder, fraud and the sale of a baby.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Soundings
• Gesamtlaufzeit: 537 Min.
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781407975566
• Artikelnr.: 63681568

Autorenporträt

Andrew Forrester is the pseudonym of James Redding Ware, a pioneer in the detective fiction genre, known for introducing one of the first female detectives in English literature. His groundbreaking work 'The Female Detective' was published in 1864 and marks a significant moment in the evolution of crime fiction. In this collection of stories, Forrester's protagonist, Mrs. Gladden, operates under multiple disguises, utilizing her wit and intelligence to solve mysteries at a time when women were often relegated to the domestic sphere. Her character anticipated the feminist themes that would become more pronounced as the genre developed and provided a template for many female detectives to come. Forrester's literary style in 'The Female Detective' is characterized by detailed observation and logical deduction, embodying the Victorian fascination with the scientific method applied to the detective's craft. Though much of Forrester's life and other works remain less documented, 'The Female Detective' stands as a testament to his innovative contribution to detective literature and his foresight in challenging the gender norms of his time.