The Death of Dora Black: A Petticoat Police Mystery

Set in Adelaide during the Great War, "The Death of Dora Black" introduces readers to the charming Miss Kate Cocks, a pioneering policewoman disguised as a schoolmistress. Alongside her spirited junior constable, Ethel Bromley, Kate becomes embroiled in a mysterious investigation after shop assistant Dora Black is found dead on the beach, prompting them to challenge the male-dominated police force. Blending humor with historical intrigue, this debut novel offers an engaging and absorbing crime story that empowers its female protagonists while keeping readers guessing until the last page.