When it comes to mystery novels, the bookshelves are often dominated by male protagonists. But over the years, detective fiction has seen an increase in female detectives and amateur sleuths. From Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple to Carolyn Keene’s Nancy Drew, here’s a summary of female sleuths’ history and evolution. Definition of Amateur Female Sleuth An amateur female sleuth is typically a woman who is not a professional detective but who solves crimes or mysteries as Read more