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
Category: Amateur Sleuths
Embark on a captivating journey alongside everyday heroes in our Amateur Sleuth category, where the unlikeliest of detectives unravel perplexing mysteries using wit, intuition, and sheer determination, as we showcase a diverse array of engaging stories that celebrate the power of ordinary individuals solving extraordinary crimes on our mystery book blog.