This story is one of a short series featuring Loveday Brooke, one of several "rivals to Sherlock Holmes" who featured in British periodicals in the 1890s and early 1900s. She is almost certainly the first professional female detective in English fiction, and the first to be created by a female author. You may like to hear some of Loveday Brooke's other adventures available on this channel: th-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZKziCYPPNgXcx1Uk40ulkJL.html Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:20 The Story begins 00:58:49 Credits, thanks and further listening
I'm not reminded of anyone in particular but I so pleased th have found your sonorous voice. It allows me to believe that I am living in easier times. Thank you.
Simon, you read most beautifully. I have listened to 7 of your readings and will definitely listen to many more. I am 82 and love reading myself, but it is so relaxing to be read to, and you have a very good voice for it. Thank you!
Hearing ‘Miss Loveday’ say that she believes the Detective-stories of the day to be very-helpful to Criminals, made Me smile; I’ve often thought that about Our current Police-Procedural and Crime-Scene Investigation tv-series and films. …Guess that’s something that hasn’t changed!😂😂😉😄
Wonderful, thanks Bob! I'm rather fond of this particular story too, hence this remastered audio. I'm gradually working my way through all Loveday's cases...
Is it only me who immediately thought of that old series -“The flying nun” when looking at this picture? We had some really ancient t.v series here in Australia! It had Sally Field as a young nun !! (I really enjoyed the story Simon, also, lol)♥️♥️✌️
A fine narrative and a unique opportunity to discover authors overlooked and lost amongst the more well-known of the era. I am delighted that I stumbled upon this channel. I am very much enjoying it
Very-good; Thank-You! This was the first time I’d heard of the Author, and/or of ‘Lovejoy’. …I’d say that Catherine Louisa Pirkis would make a much-better detective than would Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; I find it delightful that she was not-only the first female Writer of detective-stories, but also the fact that her Protagonist is a Female Detective… yet-another ‘First’ of which to be proud!😁🥳
It is so nice to have the opportunity to listen to a well modulated voice, I don,t know if people are lucky enough to inherent a pleasing voice or whether they cultivate one by elocution lessons or have drama classes, is it that some actors are successful because of very individual voices?
I loved this story. was wondering if you had any stories about witches in your collection.? If so I'm sure we all would love to hear you read one. Keep up the great work I absolutely love your channel. God bless ✝️
Ah yes, that was a great series. Actually, I didn't remember a Loveday episode, I thought she was omitted for some reason (she should have been included as she's certainly in the book the series is based on) - perhaps you're thinking of Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, a Baroness Orczy detective? One of her cases was certainly adapted for that series, with Elvi Hale
Remember Christopher Lee doing M. R James Ghost stories for Christmas? I would really like to see you reading these stories on video. Pipe and glass of Madera in hand. Keep up the good work.
My second delightful experience in as many days with your presentation of the unfamiliar Miss Loveday Brooke - and the second with intriguing religious dimensions, leaving me wondering if this is characteristic of Mrs. Pirkis's series. Then again, the story appeared the year after Owen Wister's retelling of The Dragon of Wantley with its own intriguing (mediaeval) religious order - a theme of those days, then, perhaps?
Oh those 19th century female detectives. tTheir neat and tidy ways. One curries favour with them exactly like the males - but their way of talking to domestics is much less hectoring, which must be a relief for all involved.
My second delightful experience in as many days with your presentation of the unfamiliar Miss Loveday Brooke - and the second with intriguing religious dimensions, leaving me wondering if this is characteristic of Mrs. Pirkis's series. Then again, the story appeared the year after Owen Wister's retelling of The Dragon of Wantley with its own intriguing (mediaeval) religious order - a theme of those days, then, perhaps?
This story is one of a short series featuring Loveday Brooke, one of several "rivals to Sherlock Holmes" who featured in British periodicals in the 1890s and early 1900s. She is almost certainly the first professional female detective in English fiction, and the first to be created by a female author. You may like to hear some of Loveday Brooke's other adventures available on this channel: th-cam.com/play/PLi95qAoufCZKziCYPPNgXcx1Uk40ulkJL.html
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:20 The Story begins
00:58:49 Credits, thanks and further listening
Happy Thanksgiving, Simon Stanhope! Thank for this present of your talent. Have a great day with lots of laughs with friends and family 😁🕊️🕊️🕊️✝️
Interesting!!
Thank you Simon 😊 appreciate your audio videos. Gets me through these sleepless nights x
I'm not reminded of anyone in particular but I so pleased th have found your sonorous voice. It allows me to believe that I am living in easier times. Thank you.
Thank you for these stories, you complete my Friday night...
Glad to be of service!
Have a restful weekend fellow audiobook lovers.
Thank you very much for 2 new stories !🌸😊
You're most welcome! I hope you had a lovely weekend too
I adore this clever story and of course the lovely gent that performed it for us! ❤
Great performance. Many thanks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love your voice! Reminds me very fondly of the late Edward Everett Horton, a wonderful narrator. And C. A. Pirkis! A real find, thanks.
Thank you kindly!
Wonderful story which I thoroughly enjoyed thanks to your inimitable narration, Mr Simon Stanhope.
Grateful thanks.
You're most welcome!
Simon, you read most beautifully. I have listened to 7 of your readings and will definitely listen to many more. I am 82 and love reading myself, but it is so relaxing to be read to, and you have a very good voice for it. Thank you!
Thank you for listening, Rosemary, and for your kind comments
Enjoy the 'Bitesized' audio stories. Like the reader's voice. Thank you.
That's very kind of you to say, thank you Rachel!
As a lifelong “Mystery” genre reader Im delighted to find a new (to me) author. I am so enjoying the series starring Loveday Brooke, many thanks.
Wonderful, glad to know that. Yes, I like this series too, I hope to get around to recording them all eventually
The narrator has a wonderful voice and delivery.
Thank you
Hearing ‘Miss Loveday’ say that she believes the Detective-stories of the day to be very-helpful to Criminals, made Me smile; I’ve often thought that about Our current Police-Procedural and Crime-Scene Investigation tv-series and films.
…Guess that’s something that hasn’t changed!😂😂😉😄
Thank you, Simon, for the introduction to a new detective author!
Thank you, Simon. I always enjoy your work!
Much appreciated, thanks Rosie!
One of my faves. Two of them with cher Simon. ❤
Wonderful, thanks Bob! I'm rather fond of this particular story too, hence this remastered audio. I'm gradually working my way through all Loveday's cases...
@@BitesizedAudio Awesome 👌
JUST what I needed - thank you Simon - ❤
Wonderful, very glad to know that!
Ooooh, one of my favorite stories (and character) Simon. Thank you!
Thank you for being such good company with your excellent reading and generosity
Is it only me who immediately thought of that old series -“The flying nun” when looking at this picture? We had some really ancient t.v series here in Australia! It had Sally Field as a young nun !! (I really enjoyed the story Simon, also, lol)♥️♥️✌️
Thank you Simon. I enjoyed this story.
Glad to know that, thanks Wendy
What a pleasant and clear reading voice! That in itself was reason for me to subscribe! Greetings from Holland!
A fine narrative and a unique opportunity to discover authors overlooked and lost amongst the more well-known of the era. I am delighted that I stumbled upon this channel. I am very much enjoying it
I'm very glad you stumbled here too! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment
Thank you, Simon! This made my day and night. I can't wait to start listening.
Wonderful, thanks Cindy!
Excellent as always thank you
Very-good; Thank-You!
This was the first time I’d heard of the Author, and/or of ‘Lovejoy’.
…I’d say that Catherine Louisa Pirkis would make a much-better detective than would Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; I find it delightful that she was not-only the first female Writer of detective-stories, but also the fact that her Protagonist is a Female Detective… yet-another ‘First’ of which to be proud!😁🥳
Thanks!
Thank you!
Newly subscribed, thanks for taking me back to my favourite era. Loving these. Louise Australia 🇦🇺
You're welcome! Thanks for subscribing, I hope you enjoy listening
Loved the ending religious note. Well done
Thank you. Really enjoyed that.
hi Simon, l was really amused to hear *as ugly as sin*.very well put.
Valérie.
It is so nice to have the opportunity to listen to a well modulated voice, I don,t know if people are lucky enough to inherent a pleasing voice or whether they cultivate one by elocution lessons or have drama classes, is it that some actors are successful because of very individual voices?
More Loveday, please!
Lmfao!!!
"Two old sisters, ugly as sin."
😆🤣😂
I loved this story. was wondering if you had any stories about witches in your collection.? If so I'm sure we all would love to hear you read one. Keep up the great work I absolutely love your channel. God bless ✝️
Off the top of my head, I don't think I have recorded any stories about witches (yet). Something to keep in mind! Thanks for the suggestion
@@BitesizedAudio Ill take the (yet) as you might read one in the future. I'll keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻hope all is well
God bless ✝️
The TV series “Rivals of Sherlock Holmes” includes an episode with the lady in question.
Ah yes, that was a great series. Actually, I didn't remember a Loveday episode, I thought she was omitted for some reason (she should have been included as she's certainly in the book the series is based on) - perhaps you're thinking of Lady Molly of Scotland Yard, a Baroness Orczy detective? One of her cases was certainly adapted for that series, with Elvi Hale
@@BitesizedAudio That is absolutely possible. So few lady detectives in those days.
Remember Christopher Lee doing M. R James Ghost stories for Christmas? I would really like to see you reading these stories on video. Pipe and glass of Madera in hand. Keep up the good work.
My second delightful experience in as many days with your presentation of the unfamiliar Miss Loveday Brooke - and the second with intriguing religious dimensions, leaving me wondering if this is characteristic of Mrs. Pirkis's series. Then again, the story appeared the year after Owen Wister's retelling of The Dragon of Wantley with its own intriguing (mediaeval) religious order - a theme of those days, then, perhaps?
Ack - apologies for the dozy double submission!
Love day a great character 💜🙏
lovely cover
Thanks.
Perfection
Thank you!
Boy was I wrong. I thought the ugly sisters would turn out to be men of the gang!
Oh those 19th century female detectives. tTheir neat and tidy ways. One curries favour with them exactly like the males - but their way of talking to domestics is much less hectoring, which must be a relief for all involved.
Word
Yes it's not badly put together, I must say
Puts me in mind of Agatha Christie, rightly or wrongly
I'd thought he'd have a mustache and a monocle
Thanks
I'm old enough to remember "The Flyíng.
Nun"
My second delightful experience in as many days with your presentation of the unfamiliar Miss Loveday Brooke - and the second with intriguing religious dimensions, leaving me wondering if this is characteristic of Mrs. Pirkis's series. Then again, the story appeared the year after Owen Wister's retelling of The Dragon of Wantley with its own intriguing (mediaeval) religious order - a theme of those days, then, perhaps?
Thanks!
Thanks!