A Bride of a Summer's Day
by Catherine Louisa Pirkis
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A Bride of a Summer’s Day is a compelling Victorian mystery of marriage, disappearance, family secrets, and social reputation. Ida Culvers, the beautiful daughter of an aristocratic family, has just married her cousin, Captain Sefton Culvers, in what appears to be an advantageous union. She is to receive his title, while he gains access to her considerable fortune. Yet before the newlyweds can depart on their honeymoon, Ida asks to spend a few moments alone at her mother’s grave—and then mysteriously vanishes.
A puzzling letter claims that Ida is safe and among friends, but the discovery of her broken, jewel-less brooch deepens the mystery. As her anxious family struggles to discover what has happened, questions arise about wealth, marriage, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect their social standing. First published in 1891, the novel showcases Pirkis’s talent for suspense and mystery, anticipating the detective fiction for which she would later become famous through Loveday Brooke.
Quote from the book—
“Crash went the bells from All Saints tower.”
— Cattherine Louisa Pirkis, A Bride of a Summer’s Day
Step into a chilling Victorian mystery with 'A Bride of a Summer's Day' by Catherine Louisa Pirkis. Follow the journey of a sorrowful bride amidst a gothic graveyard, echoed with secrets and shadows from the past. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and gothic romance, this digital edition promises atmospheric storytelling and unforgettable intrigue.
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Catherine Louisa Pirkis (1839–1910) was a British novelist, journalist, and pioneering writer of detective fiction. Born in London, she published her first novel, Disappeared from Her Home, in 1877 and went on to write fourteen novels, along with numerous short stories and articles. She is best remembered for creating Loveday Brooke, a professional female detective whose adventures appeared in The Ludgate Monthly in 1893–94 and were collected as The Experiences of Loveday Brooke, Lady Detective in 1894. Pirkis also devoted considerable energy to animal welfare. With her husband, she helped establish the National Canine Defence League, now associated with Dogs Trust.
