The Golden Slipper and Other Problems for Violet Strange

Seventeen-year-old Violet Strange, a charming debutante in Gilded Age New York, secretly works as a detective, using her cleverness to uncover clues at crime scenes while maintaining her societal image. Her covert detective work risks her social standing and future, creating a compelling contrast between her privileged life and her daring pursuits. This collection of nine stories, published in 1915, explores her adventures and the mystery of balancing societal expectations with her passion for detective work.