Dolly Butler's Eight-Day Week

In June 1908, Cross-dressing Dolly Butler starts a new career as a detective with her Soho agency. Her first case takes her into the brutal world of an East End plumage factory, where her lover, Caroline, hides from her violent husband. When their housemaid becomes aware of their 'unnatural practices, she becomes intent on destroying their happiness. Can Dolly save the woman she loves and face the grisly reality of her new line of business?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing Ltd

In June 1908, Dolly Butler embarked on a new adventure as a detective, establishing her very own Soho agency. Her debut case led her into the heart of a gruesome East End plumage factory, where not only birds but human lives were at stake. As Dolly delved into the investigation, her beloved lover, Caroline, sought refuge at her home, hiding from her violent husband. However, the arrival of their embittered housemaid, who became privy to Dolly and Caroline's unconventional practices, threatened to destroy their happiness. Fueled by jealousy and a desire to tarnish their relationship, the housemaid devised a cunning scheme to bring them down. Meanwhile, Dolly's refusal to confront her friend's suspicions about Caroline's mysterious past further endangered them all.

In this captivating and darkly comic tale of obsession, self-delusion, and deception, Dolly faced the daunting task of saving the woman she loved while grappling with the harsh reality of her new line of business and uncovering the truth about herself. The story unfolds with a series of twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through a web of lies and treachery.

As Dolly dug deeper into the case, she discovered a web of secrets and lies that threatened to unravel everything she believed in. She faced the difficult decision of confronting her friend's suspicions and risking their friendship, but she knew that she had to uncover the truth if she wanted to save Caroline and herself from the housemaid's wrath.

Through her determination and resilience, Dolly managed to save Caroline and expose the housemaid's scheme. However, the consequences of her actions were far-reaching, and she had to confront the grisly reality of her new line of business. She realized that the world of detective work was not as glamorous as she had imagined, and that she was constantly facing danger and uncertainty.

In the end, Dolly emerged stronger and more self-aware than ever before. She had faced her fears and conquered her doubts, and she had learned the true value of friendship and loyalty. She had also discovered that sometimes, the hardest truths are the ones that set us free.

This story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession, the power of self-delusion, and the importance of facing the truth. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for redemption and growth.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915603784