Description
The Detective's Daughter
Book Summary
In Victorian London, Elisabet, a young orphan with no resources, scrapes by scrubbing floors at a police station. Far from giving up, she has secretly cultivated a passion unusual for a woman of her station: forensic science. Her life is turned upside down when a mysterious package plunges her into the investigation of the murder of a British Navy lieutenant. With cunning and the support of new allies, she must use her talent to solve the crime, face a vengeful killer, and reconcile with her past.
What is it about?
The story follows Elisabet, a young woman who survives as a cleaner in a Victorian London police station. Taking advantage of her social invisibility, she has developed a deep knowledge of forensic science, a discipline forbidden to women of her era. Her routine is broken when she receives an anonymous package that links her directly to the murder of a Navy lieutenant. From that moment on, Elisabet embarks on a clandestine investigation, where she must apply her wit and knowledge to decipher clues, navigate the dangers of the city, and unmask a killer driven by revenge. Along the way, she will forge unexpected friendships that will help her face the ghosts of her past in the orphanage.
Main themes
- Personal growth and resilience in the face of social and economic adversity.
- A woman's struggle to carve out a path in a male-dominated scientific field in the Victorian era.
- Criminal investigation and early forensic methods in the 19th century.
- Mystery, murder, and a revenge plot that connects the present with a hidden past.
- The value of friendship and loyalty as a driver for personal transformation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at young adults and adults who are fans of mystery and criminal investigation novels with a historical setting. It is ideal for those who enjoy intelligent and determined female protagonists who defy the norms of their time, as well as readers looking for a suspenseful plot with a touch of magical realism and a fast-paced narrative.
What this book offers
- An inspiring protagonist whose intelligence and perseverance defy the limitations of her environment.
- An immersion into Victorian London through the eyes of a young woman from the lower class, far from the drawing rooms of high society.
- A plot of intrigue and mystery that combines detective investigation with the first steps of forensic science.
- A story of personal growth that demonstrates how knowledge and cunning can be powerful weapons.
- An entertaining and absorbing read, with a pace that maintains tension until the final resolution.
Technical specifications
- Author: ORENES RUIZ, NADIA
- Publisher: EDICIONES VERSATIL, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: HISTORICAL ADVENTURE, HISTORICAL FICTION, FANTASY AND MAGICAL REALISM (CHILDREN'S/YA)
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2025
- Number of pages: 220
- Weight: 546 g
Editorial review
A solid entry in young adult historical mystery fiction. The work stands out for building a charismatic female protagonist and for setting the criminal investigation in a believable and underrepresented Victorian context. The plot, which combines suspense with personal growth, offers an enjoyable and engaging read, ideal for young readers looking for detective stories with an original approach and a heroine worth following.