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Victorian women detectives

From sting operations to thief-taking, Sara Lodge delves into the secretive world of women detectives in the 19th century

• Ellie Cawthorne

Published: October 4, 2024 at 7:00 AM

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Apprehending thieves in the street. Disguising as housemaids to spy on adulterous husbands. Investigating and exposing child abuse. The exploits of women detectives in the Victorian era were dramatic, secretive, and often dangerous. Author and historian Sara Lodge tells Ellie Cawthorne more about these sleuths and the roles they played in 19th-century crime fighting.

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Ellie CawthorneHead of content (audio)

Ellie Cawthorne is head of content (audio) at HistoryExtra

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