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In a world where the police force still doubts a woman’s instincts, Lady Molly stands out as the brilliant head of Scotland Yard’s Female Department. Known for her sharp intuition and unflinching courage, she commands respect from both colleagues and the public, even as the male detectives scoff at her methods. When a high‑profile murder rattles the quiet village of Ninescore, the case lands squarely on her desk, and she insists on taking her trusted companion, Mary, along for the investigation.
The story opens with their hurried departure for Canterbury, setting the stage for a tense journey into Ash Court’s shadowy grounds. Beneath the manor’s elegant façade lies a secluded island, “The Wilderness,” a perfect hideaway for secrets and danger. As Molly and Mary begin to piece together the puzzling clues, the narrative teases a clash of wit, gender politics, and the relentless pursuit of truth—promising a mystery that will test the limits of conventional policing.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (458K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: Cassell and Company, Ltd., 1910.
Credits
an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
Release date
2024-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1865–1947
Best known for creating the daring hero of The Scarlet Pimpernel, this Hungarian-born British writer helped shape the modern adventure tale. She also wrote plays, detective stories, and historical fiction with a strong sense of drama and pace.
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