Drawn Daggers | Catherine Louisa Pirkis | A Bitesized Audiobook

[@BitesizedAudio]

This story is one of a short series featuring Loveday Brooke, one of several "rivals to Sherlock Holmes" who featured in British periodicals in the 1890s and early 1900s. She is almost certainly the first professional female detective in English fiction, and the first to be created by a female author. You may like to hear some of Loveday Brooke's other adventures available on this channel: kzbin.info/aero/PLi95qAoufCZKziCYPPNgXcx1Uk40ulkJL Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:20 The Story begins 00:53:53 Credits, thanks and further listening

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[@elizabethstewart12]

What a fine voice! Thank you!

[@ryanjohnson3615]

This may be one of the first authors I've heard that I'd actually consider as "rival" to Doyle's Sherlock Holmes works. Excellent story. Beautifully read. Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable hour Simon Stanhope!

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[@katyvdb5993]

Hurray, another Loveday Brooke and another story read by the inimitable Simon Stanhope! Thank you so much, Simon.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Pleasure, thanks Katy!

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[@williamhagen2792]

The narrator brings this story to life.

[@jackalina91]

I look forward so much to your uploads Simon! I’ve now listened to every story you have narrated. Your narration is very good & your voice is so easy to listen to. Thank you ♥️🇦🇺✌️

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you so much! More to come, when I can... it's a busy time of year, but I've got lots of stories on my to-do list for the weeks and months ahead!

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@@BitesizedAudio Music to my ears! Even more so after January 1st when most of the holidays are over and we're all snowed in, it will be nice to look forward to an exceptional short story! Thank you Simon!

[@haleycartlidge9146]

Hi

[@rosemaryclarke2348]

I look forward to these every night!

[@hannahreynolds7611]

Aww flip - the glorious Loveday! I missed this dropping earlier ... Thank you for creating this. You are the best at finding unknown and obscure stories from the Edwardian and Victorian era and interpretating them in the most creative manner. You're talented and hard-working and I'm so pleased I found this your channel. 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks so much for your kind comments Hannah. You didn't miss it by much, I think you were the first or second comment! So glad to know you enjoyed it

[@kayi9236]

Thank you so much Simon for another wonderful performance!

[@michaeldonahoo461]

How wonderful - a short story from the Victorian era about a "troublesome and undesirable suitor". Even better his name was Danvers. Had Danvers been a "bounder" or a "cad", I am sure Miss Pirkis would have arranged for Loveday Brooke to foil the union. I have no doubt the happy couple lived happily ever after! Well performed Simon!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thanks Michael. I thought Mr. Hawke's nephew Jack a potential bounder, too... Glad to know you enjoyed it!

[@michaeldonahoo461]

@@BitesizedAudio No doubt! Jack had bounder and cad written all over him!

[@lizday8140]

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[@SpuktasticAudio]

Lovely Loveday. Lovely Simon. What a combo! ❤

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I thoroughly enjoy your stories. Thank you so much.

[@kellashylock2772]

Yay! Another Loveday Brooke❤️thank you 👍

[@lyndaa7560]

Loveday, such an intelligent & resourceful lady. Many thanks Simon, perfect narration as always xx

[@BitesizedAudio]

She is indeed, I enjoy reading her adventures. Thanks Lynda

[@markmckinnon9238]

There is no need to thank me for listening Sir , I. Thankyou for your very talented time and effort.

[@grannykiminalaska]

A pleasure, as always.

[@earthcat]

Excellent! Thank you Simon 🌺

[@tammyhanlon3057]

Thank you, Simon. Just what I needed, an interesting yet mellow distraction after a yucky day. I count you among my blessings, Simon, thank you again.

[@BitesizedAudio]

What a lovely thing to say, thank you Tammy!

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Sorry I'm not trying to be facetious but I don't understand this comment, to the point of criminality?

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[@BeautifulEarthJa]

Lol

[@januzzell8631]

Settles down happily with tea - much better now :) Thank you Simon

[@mariameere5807]

In hospital Simon! Thank you so much for this- this picture is of my neighbour (bed) and she is 91 with more energy than me!! Love this author which I remember because of the effort you make by using pictures as I never forget a Face. Another reason to ADORE you and this channel! You take care of yourself Simon and thank you for all your blessings to keep me entertained here in Charing Cross hospital 🏥❤️‍🩹😇

[@BitesizedAudio]

So sorry to hear you're in hospital Maria, I hope you get well soon. Thanks so much for your lovely comments, I remembered this character was one of your favourites. All best wishes to you - and your energetic neighbour!

[@beverlyadams7205]

Thank you so much Simon! Delightful story!❤

[@marcmuller8316]

Thank you Simon for all your work

[@BitesizedAudio]

You're most welcome, thanks Marc

[@caryblack5985]

Wonderfully narrated as usual. I was very amused as to Loveday's description of the house as reflecting early Victorian furnishing as somewhat less than stylish and drawing a comparison of the maid to the furnishing as somewhat faded and sour. Very enjoyable story. Mr Hawk was also amusing in his worry about his wife's disapproval and his total bewilderment regarding the situation.

[@TRHARTAmericanArtist]

Looking forward to my walk tonight. Thanks Simon!

[@jodywhelan7995]

Best Voice Actor ever !!! The accents are Superb, I'd be stuttering Simpleton.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Extremely kind of you to say so, thank you!

[@chrislansbury3618]

The best narrator in the business, and the audio levels are perfect. 👍🏼

[@BitesizedAudio]

That's very kind of you to say, thank you. I especially appreciate the comment about the levels, when I was first starting out I had a lot of trial and error and I think I overdid it on a few uploads, but hope I've got the settings about right now

[@code-52]

Ok, so I see the notification. Then I happy. Two seconds later, I'm Dreading it being over. Anyone????

[@BitesizedAudio]

Oh dear! Rest assured, I've more in the pipeline! And lots in the back catalogue to keep you entertained I hope. Thanks so much for your support

[@code-52]

@@BitesizedAudio I have listened to every one of your videos two and three times. Thank you for the splendid work.

[@martinholmes-ue9ko]

Absolutely wonderful story and so well read. Thank you very much.

[@mfranssens]

Thank you Simon. Always a winner from you.

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👏👏👏I haven't heard that statement "past cure should be past care" before.

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Always enjoy your audiobook narrations! Your voice makes all the difference and brings the stories to life!

[@karenkelly2376]

Just perfect.

[@emilyduffy1410]

A very pleasant story! Thank you!❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Emily

[@rebeccawoolfolk5377]

A little stressful that a young woman couldn't pick her own husband and had to go to such lengths to marry who and when she wanted. Even down to having her letters read by others.

[@joeharoutunian1805]

Thanks again for sharing these wonderful works in such superb way. Your listeners and these 19 th c. Writers are both well benefited.4

[@cathystrydom8731]

Thankyou from South Africa lovely story. ❤❤😊

[@barbarahuff117]

Paint to your readings often. The best. Thanks very much.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Very kind of you, thank you Barbara 🙏

[@susanotway7875]

Enjoyed this. Very clever plot. Thanks Simon.

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Excellent thanks 👏👏

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Watching you in your introduction is as pleasant as your amazing narration.

[@exileinderby51]

Brilliant, I look forward to every story from you. Thank you, Simon for making my day

[@BitesizedAudio]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it

[@christinemarshall1366]

Very enjoyable, excellent narration and sound quality, thank you.

[@nshaw1567]

Particularly enjoying Loveday Brooke stories.

[@LadyBronwynn1400]

Excellent, just excellent!

[@mariamcgee4462]

Great story Simon. The stories you choose are also so entertaining.

[@KiKiabout]

Yesss.... Thank you kind Sir!

[@MacMcCaskill]

Another ingenious mystery neatly unravelled!

[@suerosly-h4f]

Thank you so much. You do a superb job. Sue

[@krishnasen397]

An interesting story. Superb narration! Great listening experience Many thanks Mr Stanhope.

[@mijiyoon5575]

Thank You *Simon* for bringing these stories from the dusty shelves into the light of the Internet; otherwise, we ... most of us anyway, would likely never know of their existence. I only have a BA Degree nothing higher, but never heard of most of these more obscure ones you have on your channel. It is good to have a female detective & author who wrote her in as female. I think she was beyond her time in her modern vision w/strong women characters.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Indeed so. Thanks Miji Yoon, I really appreciate your thoughtful comments

[@tomcurran8470]

I have a Master's in English Literature, have been a professor, and have not heard of them. These are not in the Canon. There are so many good works not covered in academic studies as they are considered pop or pulp fiction I guess. Lots of these can be found on Project Gutenberg, works that are no longer under copyright. Greetings from "Mayberry," North Carolina.

[@sallynichols323]

Delightful, intriguing and satisfying g story! And very well delivered

[@kathleenellenford4816]

❣️muchly enjoyed! thank you!!

[@samkennedy5554]

I love these Loveday Brooke stories and the Max Carrados ones too. I do love a good detective story Simon. A pleasure to listen to as always 😊😉

[@BitesizedAudio]

Yes, I think they're my two favourite detectives too. More to come from both...

[@samkennedy5554]

@@BitesizedAudio well that's good to hear 😀 I hope you're being monetized again Simon. I still listen on bandcamp and here. Not sure which benefits you most?

[@joeharoutunian1805]

Thanks!

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you so much for your support and kind comments

[@deeannbenson3096]

This is a charming Victorian conspiracy. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Glad to know that, thanks for listening

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Wonderful story!

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very cleverly written!

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Great work

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[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you! I enjoyed doing it too, it was lovely to be part of it

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Great Story!! 😊

[@mspacephal3925]

Thank you Simon!! Great as always!!❤

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you!

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Thank you!

[@Scarter63]

I know this isn't part of your stated repertoire, but I'd love to hear your voice and intonation telling the Lovecraft tales, The Call of Cthulhu, and The Shunned House. If you ever decide to expand.

[@suitov]

What a clever lot of scoundrels. And I can't say I find their cause unsympathetic. Well played, the lot of them! And, as ever, well read.

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you!

[@hossenfeffer8383]

When I listen to these stories, I feel like I have drunk deeply of strong cordial, or a very old mead.

[@kellygnow1]

Thank you

[@patriciajrs46]

It's just truly funny that the author would use 'that' word in its outburst connotation rather than anyone's sexual connotation. I hesitate, in my writing, to use words with somewhat duplicituos definition. It's just the choice that I make. Thanks Simon for such great reading.

[@Mindaro]

Simon Sir, listened to all you are magnificent!!!!! Please could you say what those tunes are that you play....both charming. One is music box single notes and the other is tune like an old-fashion waltz? I am a 78 years senior citizen, bed ridden. Your reading selections provide me with so very much pleasure and knowledge, million thank you s..

[@BitesizedAudio]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. The two pieces you mention are both by Esther Abrami, the first piece is called 'Remembering Her' and the second one is called 'Esther's Waltz'. Glad to know you enjoy them!

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A fun listen. I am not a fan of audiobooks that last 3 to 4 hrs. Shorter listens can be completed during a drive or while completing.

[@danbrown2908]

Yep, good stuff.

[@otempora5799]

Marvellous as always! Thank you Simon for your wonderful narration! Loveday got to the bottom of it, but certain Victorian attitudes took a bit of a tumble in the face of…well, perhaps more “modern” sensibilities! Shocking! 😉

[@chuzzthefuzz1908]

Loveday’s my heroine!

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[@chimknee]

Thanks.

[@yudeok413]

Just wondering what kind of "fraud" in a legal sense was perpetrated by the maid and her mother that would land them jail since the heroine herself stays under false identities in people's homes in almost every story...

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Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you manage to get it fixed

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@margaretwood7135 It's just an option for paying a subscription to support the channel via KZbin, there are a few different levels you can choose, starting from £1 (or $1) a month, for those who'd like to - you'll see options if you click the Join button. But no obligation, of course - simply subscribing, listening, liking and commenting all helps to support me to keep going. Many thanks!

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Hmm sorry to hear that, yes I've heard of it happening before - not sure if it's a bug, but glad to know you've re-subscribed: thank you!

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