Women's crime writing at the fin de siècle: C. L. Pirkis's 'The experiences of Loveday Brooke, lady detective'

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Gavin, A. 2010. Women's crime writing at the fin de siècle: C. L. Pirkis's 'The experiences of Loveday Brooke, lady detective'.
AuthorsGavin, A.
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ConferenceWomen Writers of the fin de siècle International Conference
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