When her stepfather dies, Miss Lois Cayley finds herself alone
in the world with only twopence in her pocket. Undaunted, the
intelligent, attractive, and infinitely resourceful young woman
decides to set off in search of adventure. Her travels take her
from London to Germany, Italy, Egypt, and India, as she faces
various challenges and meets an assortment of eccentric characters.
But when her true love, Harold Tillington, finds himself accused of
forging a will and faces prison, Miss Cayley will need all her
ingenuity to investigate the case, solve the mystery, and save
Harold from the diabolical plot
One of the first novels to feature a female detective, Grant
Allen's "Miss Cayley's Adventures" (1899) remains as witty,
enjoyable, and engaging today as when first published. This edition
includes a new introduction by Elizabeth Foxwell.
"Scholars might be loath to hear this, but, popular culture
being the continuum that it is, "Miss Cayley's Adventures" can be
seen as a superior example of the chick lit of its era. Its heroine
remains to this day as appealing and amusing as any Bridget Jones,
and her exploits are filled with moments of wit, action, and sheer
fun."- Michele Slung, editor, "Crime on her Mind: Fifteen Stories
of Female Sleuths from the Victorian Era to the Forties"
"Grant Allen's entertaining Miss Cayley is as lively now as when
she first appeared in the "Strand" in 1898. The reprinting of "Miss
Cayley's Adventures" is sure to please readers who admire active
and clever women protagonists. Sheer fun." - Carolyn Hart, author
of "Death Walked In"
"Mystery readers will be swept away by the adventures of Grant
Allen's almost forgotten female sleuth, Miss Cayley. With her
unique, independent, and most 'unladylike' behavior, the
intelligent Miss Cayley plays an important role in the long line of
distaff detectives. A must for mystery readers and academics." -
Janet Rudolph, editor, "Mystery Readers Journal"
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