London, 1894. Meet Loveday Brooke, the first female professional detective. Craigen Court is burgled, Lady Cathrow’s juwels have been stolen, and her French maid is the prime suspect. In a neighbouring town a black bag is found on the door-step of a respectable old spinster. Inside are some clearly clerical belongings and a queer farewell note. Is there a connection? This is the first short story in the Loveday Brooke series.