Detecting Women

Detecting WomenAmbitious and comprehensive history of the female detective in Hollywood film from 1929 to 2009. Finalist for the 2012 Edgar Award in the Best Critical Biographical Category presented by the Mystery Writers of America In this extensive and authoritative study of over 300 films, Philippa Gates explores the "woman detective" figure from her pre cinematic origins in nineteenth century detective fiction through her many incarnations throughout the history

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