A nobleman vanishes. A single hunting glove remains. In The Secret of the Fox Hunter, a country estate conceals more than just horses and hounds.“He went out riding before dawn—and simply never returned. That, madam, is no ordinary disappearance.” – The InspectorWhen a titled gentleman fails to return from an early morning ride, suspicion turns to the stables, the staff, and a peculiar rivalry buried beneath polite society. Featuring the sharp instincts of Miss Loveday Brooke—the first female detective in British fiction—this tale by Catherine Louisa Pirkis unravels a mystery laced with class tension, hidden motives, and a fox hunt that masked a far darker pursuit. With calm logic and quiet resolve, Miss Brooke uncovers a secret others refused to see.This episode shines a spotlight on one of detective fiction’s pioneering heroines, delivering suspense and insight in equal measure.Written and created by Catherine Louisa Pirkis.https://livingradiouk.comContact the team: livingradioukstudio@gmail.comFurther reading available: https://ignisart.com/camdenhouse/canon/index.html#RivalsOfSherlockHolmes #LovedayBrooke #FoxHunterMystery #VictorianDetective #ClassicCrimeThe Secret of the Fox Hunter | Rivals of Sherlock Holmes Detective PodcastWatch AlsoFor a deeper dive into Holmesian drama, explore these legendary portrayals and the actors who brought them to life:Jeremy Brett as Holmes in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Granada TV), often hailed as the definitive screen interpretation.Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson in the modern-day reimagining Sherlock (BBC), created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss.Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes alongside Jude Law as Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and A Game of Shadows (2011), directed by Guy Ritchie.Basil Rathbone as Holmes with Nigel Bruce as Watson in the 1930s–40s classic film series.Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Joan Watson in Elementary (CBS), a modern spin with a New York twist.Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A nobleman vanishes. A single hunting glove remains. In The Secret of the Fox Hunter, a country estate conceals more than just horses and hounds.“He went out riding before dawn—and simply never returned. That, madam, is no ordinary disappearance.” – The InspectorWhen a titled gentleman fails to return from an early morning ride, suspicion turns to the stables, the staff, and a peculiar rivalry buried beneath polite society. Featuring the sharp instincts of Miss Loveday Brooke—the first female de...