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Once again, I'm most grateful you have given me your precious time

so that I may explain a little more about my profession

and how it may interest the ladies of your group.

It is not a group.

Miss Scarlett Group is a noun that conveys neither the purpose

nor the quality of our membership.

We are a cultural society, the Bloomsbury Ladies.

Cultural Society Julie notices Parker.

As I was saying, I would like to give a lecture to your cultural society,

revealing the fascinating world of the private detective.

Brought to life with stories from my own casebook.

My intention is to inspire your ladies.

I don't wish to sound boastful,

but I am the only female detective in London

which is no doubt the reason for the caliber of your clients.

The calibre of my clients.

It is our understanding that you are engaged by the desperate

and impoverished who cannot afford to hire your male counterparts.

I can assure you I've had many clients who are neither of those things.

Perhaps not, but I would wager that those clients had cases

that were deemed too lowly to be taken on elsewhere.

You were suggesting I'm regarded as somehow second rate.

I'm merely pointing out that if we endorse you,

it may have implications for the reputation at the society.

Completely understand Miss Parker.

Once a reputation is lost, it's so very hard to get back.

Which is why you can rest assured Mrs.

Forbes that I will reveal

to no one the real reason your son left the Navy.

How dare you,

and you have my word missus Woodhouse,

that it will not be for me

that others hear of your late husband's gambling debts,

which I believe only exceeded by the money he owed

to the brothels of Canning Town.

So how did it go?

Where is he?

This does not follow understood.

Fitzroy.

Get up.

Get off.

You get a stadium on.

Look at me Fitzroy.

Look at me.

How many fingers?

Oh no, it's three.

It's three, it's three.

It's not a guess.

No.

I want you to listen carefully.

Detective Fitzroy.

I don't give a damn what you do in your private life,

but when you're on duty you turn up on time in a fit state to work.

Now I have been ordered to turn you into a competent detective and God help me.

You will toe the line and do as you're told is understood.

Good.

Himself up man.

I could tell them till I was blue in the face

that I'm hired on that it can make a difference.

Of course not.

Yes, I have taken on a few cases

which are not paying the full going rate,

but to suggest that it's

because I'm a woman and some how desperate is simply not true.

Visit has it absolutely not true at all,

although although although perhaps you should not have upset my aunt like that,

you do not want to make an enemy of her.

I've suffered your Aunt Ruth before and to tell the tale yes,

but this is different.

You embarrassed her in front of her ladies of the cultural.

Society, her very best friends I suppose.

It's nice to hear that she actually likes somebody.

Oh no, she knows them,

but you must be on your guard.

Analizer they aren't does have friends in high places

and mark my words she will seek revenge.

Do any of these friends in high places where top hat?

I do not know a Mrs Parker

I have come to see you on my own volition.

But in that case.

How may I help you, Mr sober?

I am a partner at Swab and doorstep and insurance firm

based in HOLBURN we provide cover for the lives

and properties of our clients protecting them

from all these slings and arrows

that like me throw in return

for a monthly fee.

They receive an insurance policy

which means I believe I understand how the insurance industry works.

Mr swarb.

What is it I can do for you?

Last night an item of considerable value was stolen from one of our policyholders.

A sketch of the Ascalaph Aurata or black witch moth drawn from life

on the Galapagos Islands in 1835 during Darwin's voyage.

Most of the Galapagos sketches were drawn by the expeditions artist Conrad Martin,

but this was by Charles Darwin himself.

As you can imagine, the value of his artwork

has soared since his death earlier this year,

and as such we are facing a significant payout.

Just to be clear, I will be charging the full going rate.

I would expect nothing less good.

So tell me Mr.

Swamp,

where was this sketch stolen?

Your sign of forced entry and no other exhibit stolen.

Whoever did this knew what they were looking for,

but why go to the bother to take the sketch out of the frame?

What does this tell you?

When I ask a question, I expect an answer.

Detective Fitzroy, yes, Sir.

You must learn to analyze a crime scene

and that involves more than just taking notes.

Start using your initiative manner.

The fact that they didn't take the frame means they had time.

There was no panic to snatch and grab so good.

When was it called again

the month?

Escalator Odorata

found in central and South America it's believed

by some native cultures to be a harbinger of death and destruction,

scarlet.

inspector wellington

I take it this isn't coincidence.

I've been hired by the insurance company to investigate the theft of the Dawes sketch

and what does this thing I'm doing.

This may come as a surprise Inspector Wellington for myself

and my client did not discuss you.

We're done here.

We have other lines of enquiry sue

such as.

Quite understand that you're asking for my help.

Already, I'm merely making black conversation.

Although given the circumstances, I can see how that can be misconstrued.

After all, we are in competition and we not.

The owner of the museum is Hannah Garrett.

Where would I find her?

Just another request for help or we still making polite conversation?

Take the first Roy.

So even have no, and your handwriting is illegible.

I'm afraid we are closed for the day.

We'll reopen in the morning.

Miss Garrett.

Yes, my name is Miss Scarlett.

I'm here on behalf of your injuries.

It's standard practice for an insurance company to carry out their investigation.

And listen to woman.

Meaning you would be better placed to gain my trust.

Do they really suspect me of stealing the sketch myself?

I resent mascaret for no other reason than I'm good at my job, as I'm sure you.

I am sorry if I was rude.

I run the museum on my own and it is an all consuming venture.

Can make me tired and.

Somewhat cynical.

So tell me about the theft.

It happened overnight.

There was no sign of a break in.

Nothing else was taken.

Whoever stole it knew the truth of the matter.

The sketch was the only thing of real value here.

How did you come to own the Darwin sketch?

I attended a lecture he gave at the Royal Institution a few years ago.

I asked him a question on the inherited characteristics

of the Black witch moth.

He was so modest.

He admitted that he did not know.

But two weeks later a package arrived with a letter

answering my question and.

The sketch he'd drawn on the Galapagos.

Thomas was furious Thomas.

My husband, Thomas Dashwood.

The naturalist.

He has an impressive reputation.

He used to encourage my passion for science,

but as my knowledge grew,

so did his displeasure.

He wanted a pupil, not a partner.

When I set up the museum.

He resented me for it.

But do you go by your your maiden name of Garrett?

You're divorced separated.

I would divorce, but.

The costs, both financial and otherwise.

Let's just say it is a high priced pay.

So where would I find you husband?

Careful with that, just one of those is worth more

than your yearly wage.

Sorry Sir.

There's a lady here.

Mr.

Dashwood.

My name's Eliza Scarlett.

Whoever you are, it is customary to wait until invited him.

Sorry Sir.

How many times have I told you that maid must be dismissed many times?

Forgive the intrusion Mr Dashed,

but I hope you might have a spare moment to talk.

I most certainly did not.

I'm giving a lecture at the Royal Institution and yet again.

I'm behind schedule.

Take those out to the carriage.

It contains your wife.

I'm attempting to recover the Darwin sketch

that was the whole intention of that woman is to humiliate

and antagonize me.

I've already spoken to the police and will not explain myself to you.

Whoever the hell you are.

If you want to speak to me about my wife, get yourself a lawyer.

You saw yourself in.

You can see yourself out.

I would say he's not normally like this, but that would be a lie.

Who are you exactly?

I'm a private investigator, so you're good with clues, ostentatiously lofty in style

begins with the letter BOA.

Word puzzle makes the day go faster.

That and the bottle of schnapps.

Can I get you something?

A new pair of lungs.

Thank you, thank you.

Please sit.

Yeah.

Usually I receive a look of this stain when I light my pipe.

Never quite sure whether it is the fact that I am a lady and smoking all

that I I'm an unwell lady and smoking it could be just that I'm German.

I've lived here for 50 years.

Yet still treated like a foreigner.

I would wager it's all three of those things.

A female private detective, now that is a puzzle.

Well, I've been employed by the insurance company to investigate Miss Garrett Darwin's schedule.

Last I heard my daughter in law's name was still Dashwood.

But if you wish to deal with my son,

you will have to have more assertiveness than that young lady he is.

Bombastic, Abigail pardon, ostentatiously lofty and style.

Bombastic

on pastic.

Yes, it is a good job.

You were here, Miss Scarlett.

You finish it.

My son does not approve of my punshon for word play.

I believe.

I should take a nap.

Secure.

I will have my maid see you out.

Why?

Sorry.

excuse me

has he?

Well, nothing's going on.

I have no idea.

I just popped in to say hello and I found them waiting outside.

They keep saying they found it.

They found it.

Everything.

They're all fakes.

You know what say?

And one of the things your office.

They have that on the bottom of page 5.

Stolen sketch of the black witch moth by Mr Charles darling.

Our award of 1000 pounds is offered for a safe return to Miss Eliza Scarlet of 43 Ebery Lane, London.

It wasn't me who placed it.

The sketches worth £500, yet this office twice that amount.

Unless of course Miss Garrett had a sentimental attachment to.

Perhaps it was worth the place.

The advert, I doubt she has that kind of money.

And even if she did,

when I use my address and not the museums,

she's not my client.

The insurance company are just curious in itself.

What is that the insurance company would hire?

You must be reason because I'm good at my job,

that's the reason all I meant

is that they suspect Miss Garrett

and they hired a woman to gain her trust.

Where are you going?

I'm coming with you.

Where am I going to reception?

I sent a message to someone we need to question.

He should have arrived by now.

Eliza do I need to remind you that this is my place of work, not yours.

Who is it anywhere a journalist at the Illustrated police news.

As Sinclair,

please God, no, I am.

The advertisement was placed anonymously.

We received a letter containing

only the wording and the required date of publication.

When was this yesterday in the Evening Post?

A little before 6:00 o'clock as chief correspondent,

my editor, Mr Smythe came to me basil.

He said no one knows more of Mr Darwin it than you do.

You must help the police in their hour of need.

So the advert was placed before the robbery happened.

My heart soars at the prospect of our esteemed publication

being center stage of such an intriguing mystery.

It's not a mystery.

Mr Sinclair.

It is a theft.

There will be a perfectly rational explanation to all of this stolen artwork from the.

Like Charles Darwin himself, Scotland Yard forced yet again

to turn to the Lady, Detective Scarlett, not working for Scotland Yard.

I've been hired by the insurance company who wished to carry out their own investigation.

My dear Miss Scarlett, I feel you may have proved my point.

Is it not precisely due to a lack of faith in the police?

The two are hired in the first place.

Has requested, Sir, I've been perusing previous fraud cases.

I've secured an address for that art dealer art dealer you say?

And who might that be?

Let me ask you a question

and I want you to think very carefully before you answer.

Be trying to make my life difficult.

So never sure you'll find things in front of anyone else but me.

Think before you speak.

In fact, better still, don't speak all unless I explicitly tell you to.

You're looking rather warm detectives are you unwell?

No, Sir, perhaps it's the Clement weather we're enjoying it present

take my face Detective fits right.

If you wish to fit in here,

stop using words like Clement yes Sir, sorry Sir.

Stop apologizing every five minutes.

Alert my cab that I'll be going to Bethnal Green.

The scarlet

Fitzroy.

We'll get to it, man.

May I offer you some constructive criticism?

No.

At times your man,

it could be a little more approachable,

particularly with those who your subordinate

that nice young man looks like he could do

with the occasional well done.

Have you ever been to anyone superior apart from your housemates?

Keep your constructive criticism to yourself.

This dealer you're going to see.

I'm assuming he's connected to the black market somehow.

Perhaps someone with previous convictions for trading and stolen art.

Good I'm right.

There's no expression you possess that I cannot read.

William, I know we're in competition,

but when all is said and done we are on the same side.

The side of the law,

but on the same side when it suits you and I don't trust you

when you sound so noble whoever plays

this advert knew exactly when the sketch was going to be stolen.

I'd like to go back to the museum and speak to Miss Garrett again,

and I suspect you would too.

We'd save ourselves time if we shared our resources.

You speak to this dealer.

I'll go to the museum and we'll meet up later to share our findings.

What about?

And perhaps I'll team up with our journalist friend

and share my observations with him

and not just about the case, but wider stories too, like.

The time you were drunk on duty and not silver and card.

Who the hell do you find these things out?

People speak to me.

It's my woman approachable manner.

Fine.

Ridiculous.

Why would I do such a thing to claim the money

from the insurance and prop up your failing business not failing?

There are leaks in the roof.

Paint peeling from the walls

and exhibits falling to pieces you cannot afford to run this place,

but you're too stubborn to sell it.

And will expose you for what you are.

I think

get out now.

Ideally legitimate works of art sold with full provenance.

In fact Inspector, I am insulted that you would even ask my apologies.

Mr Gibson assume that man with 12 convictions for handling stolen goods

and three for fraud might be the right person to talk to.

That was all in my past while I changed man, your last conviction

was six weeks ago.

So perhaps you can think back through the mists of time

to your criminal past and come up some names for me to talk to.

There's nothing I can think of.

All of these things are.

Who's your phrase?

Legitimate works of art with full provenance they are.

No, no, I guess I shall have to check those so.

You have to be kept in custody in the meantime now I think about it,

there is

one person comes to mind.

I thought it might be.

Yeah, this is the man you want.

He deals in specialist works of art.

The one that was stolen.

I don't know his real name, just what they call him the count.

Why are you following me?

I wasn't following you.

I lost my way you were watching me in the Tavern.

Tell me who you are.

I will shoot you in the head.

No, you were not.

Why is that then?

Because there's a police officer standing behind you.

Didn't think I'm an idiot.

Yes.

Since you ask.

Was Miss Garrett trying to sell you the Darwin sketch?

I know nothing of this sketch you speak of,

but I suggest you tread very carefully

and why is that exactly?

Because I'm a basinski.

My family is one of the oldest dynasties in Hungarian nobility.

Am I supposed to be impressed?

Merely warning you that I have influential friends.

I suggest you answer the question.

Or Inspector Wellington here will take your leg and use it for firewood.

No one is Garth was not selling.

She was trying to buy, but I told her I did not have it.

That conversation seemed to take an awfully long time

because she did not believe me at first she thought I was bargaining.

She had no money to offer, only few exhibits from the museum was Muslim.

The woman is desperate,

so I told her if I heard anything I will let her know.

And have you heard anything?

Not a word getting rather chilly in here.

Your groomer scarlet?

Perhaps the fire might need a little help.

Very well.

I have heard one or two things about Miss Garrett about her husband.

They say he pays extremely well, no questions asked.

You want to find that sketch.

I know where I would be looking.

I'm going to a magistrate.

First thing get a warrant, search Dashwood's house.

I'll meet you there difficult enough without any added irritation.

Mama, I'm really mean it's better to keep things simple.

You'll wait for me to contact you with an update on her research went

and that is my final word on the matter.

I find this sketch.

Then I will make sure

that your employers know your part and the investigation.

You still receive your fee unless this is more about your ego.

Do you really wish to talk about ego?

There's a Dutch gentleman and Mr Lohman,

waiting for you in your office.

I'd like to discuss the Darwin case.

Mr.

Lohman

from woman and host the company who ensured the stolen picture.

No, the insurance firm is serving Destin,

yeah?

See, I was visited by one of the partners.

I have never heard of such company described the man you met.

Small in stature, Welsh accent, top hat

and he had a slight birthmark on his forehead.

Whoever he is.

He does not work for my company.

Well if he didn't hire me, didn't who did?

Why would this man give you a card for a business that does not exist?

It does not make any sense.

It's always nice to see you,

but you really cannot keep popping in like this.

It's a very nice car to boot.

The subtle that old embossing my father was in the ink business

and there was nothing that comes close to my passion than a well chosen font.

Oh well, then perhaps you can help me.

I need to find out who ordered these cards.

Hattie

want me to help you.

I mean like an assistant.

Yes, if you like I will take you to every station as INTERNALIZER and on the way

I should explain the twelve types of calligraphy.

I can hardly wait.

Well.

What's the matter with him?

What is it now?

What the hell is this?

We have a warrant to search these premises up.

My mother is extremely ill and you come marching in by your maid.

I have said all I have to say on this matter,

no just cause to be here, Mr.

Dashwood.

I would request that you control your temper song.

just

fifthly

Fitzroy, what on Earth is going on here?

Ah Wellington OH.

Thank you Sir.

Those young Fitzroy getting on.

Actually saw he's.

He's doing very well.

Let me hear it.

Commissioner asked me to check in and I'm here, right?

Not at the moment, Sir.

He is out assisting me on Darwin investigation.

You're happy with his progress.

Yes, it still has a lot to learn,

but yes I have to hear that like his father know, keep up the good work.

I am acting as consultant

to Miss Scarlett's extremely important investigation.

Given my considerable expertise in the business of stationary,

I do not boast when I say that I have an encyclopedic knowledge of embossing,

calligraphy, kerning,

and the jewel in the crown of any calling card.

The font.

My particular favor.

Was this card made on these premises one moment please?

How do you may I ask you anymore?

Economical with your conversation economical keep quiet.

We sold a book last week.

Do you remember who too?

Mr Reginald booth

I spoke to Wellington, I understand you wish to speak with me.

I am here on behalf of my clients, the Dashwood family.

I am their legal counsel and as such, Mr.

Thomas Dashwood has asked me to relay

the sad news of the passing of his mother.

My condolences Mrs.

Dashwood has been ill for some time

so it is not completely unexpected,

but still a terrible blow to her son.

As you can imagine, he is stricken with grief

and requests that you desist from harassing him any further.

Does he know?

He has asked me to point out that he is a man of wealth

who could fund the most thorough of legal challenges.

I would advise that any future communications come directly through myself.

I bid you a good day, Sir.

So the Welsh accent I detect Mr Booth I failed to see the relevance.

Does it not customary to remove ones hat when indoors?

I am a busy man with many other appointments to attend Inspector.

You offend me so.

Kindly take it off.

This is quite ridiculous.

My car is waiting outside.

You take off your hat.

Or I'll take it off for you.

I believe you know, an associate of mine.

Miss Scarlett.

Well.

Seems you are who you claim to be.

Mr.

Reginald Booth, solicitor of 28 Westerly Rd.

So tell me why you impersonating a Mr.

Schwab who works for bogus insurance fund.

I deny any such accusation and furthermore would ask

if I am under arrest.

If so, you have failed to mention it.

You're free to go anytime.

Mr.

Booth, just as I am free to go to the Law Society

and report you for fraud.

I have worked for the Dashwood family for some years at first for Mr.

Dashwood's, late father, then latterly for Mr.

Dashwood himself.

I am paid for my diligence and compliance.

You mean you do?

You're told I do my best for my clients.

Yes,

and what interest that Thomas Dash would have in this scarlet.

It was not Thomas Dashwood who told me to visit her.

temple of carnic

so missus Dashwood was an intrepid explorer,

very much left out of the history books.

I've done some research and there's no mention of her

among the otherwise malarkey allergy team.

The lawyer said when a family married her off to a rich,

much older English husband,

he insisted that she stay at home and behave more appropriately.

I can see why she liked you.

Then when her husband died, she hoped to weak Kindle her passion

for the natural sciences.

Her son was a chip off the old block.

He didn't want retaining his own career,

something he tried to inflict on his wife too.

With Mrs Dash, which is the one that got that journalist, Sinclair involved

that you clearly wanted to create a story.

Yeah, I can't quite work out a plan.

It's a puzzle, and it certainly is no.

I mean, there's a puzzle.

The discovery of the Karnak king list

was famous for the race.

To find it involved discovering maps, hieroglyphic riddles,

how Mrs.

Nash would love to Riddle.

When I met her,

she was trying to compete a word game.

I helped with the clue.

Maybe the enigmatic Miss Dashwood died before her puzzle came to fruition.

It's late, we should pick this up in the morning.

I'll see you home.

Seven letter puzzle.

Anagram

exactly.

I think I know where they are and sketches.

Am I right in thinking your mother-in-law is 100?

You miss Garrett.

She was the only one in that family who ever treated me with kindness.

She came here many times, much to the annoyance of her son.

Is it possible that on one of those visits,

she could have taken a spare set of keys?

Are you suggesting that it was my mother-in-law who had stolen from me?

We are, but with a good intention.

I trust this is not a tale of kindness,

story of solidarity and compassion

is rather a difficult.

Sell well, if you would just give this kind of a moment

to explain Mr Sinclair.

Mrs Dashwood's lawyer hired me using the name of a bogus insurance company.

Let's welcome Dustin.

Mrs.

Dashwood had a fondness for translation and word play.

The name swap and Dustin is an anagram.

For Darwin's bust.

My cup runneth over.

This is Dashwood hope.

This story would generate publicity for the museum

to bring in the crowds for you.

It's the story of a woman trying to make it in a man's world.

A female detective investigating her along the way.

And a cunning trail.

Laid by a brilliant lady

who wasn't allowed to be brilliant in life.

Your mother in law wanted to help you, and it's Gareth.

I do not know what to say.

You need to find no words.

Miss Carrot

for Basil Sinclair.

She'll find them for you.

Thank you.

It's my pleasure.

And the story is published.

The scarlet will find business,

booming the vacuum out the door to her husband, Smay.

When am I hate to admit it,

but you were right, it was only because I'm a woman.

Now that's the case.

So,

so I want to be hired for being good at what I do,

not because I wear a bonnet Eliza.

There was no escaping that you are a woman just like there was no escaping

that I'm a man.

I'm also Scottish young enough to say that I'm still only 30 old enough

to know better and these are all things that I use to my advantage when it suits.

What do you use?

Bing Scottish to your advantage?

That's nothing like a drunken Scott

to deceive her overconfident idiot at the poker table.

What I'm trying to see is use what you have to your advantage.

So just like anyone else does, man or woman.

There's no more complex than that, so do not make it so.

Right I must leave.

I don't want to be stuck with Mr Sinclair.

There is something in his manner

that gives me the urge to punch him Inspector.

Might I trouble you for a ride back to the office?

And on the way I can regale you

with my retelling of this rather delicious story.

Spoke with your doctor.

That will be fine.

You also said you were lucky.

Your heart rate was dangerously erratic.

I could kill you if it happens again.

I didn't tell my suspicions as to what caused that.

Collapsing for suspect was unforgivable,

so I assume you're going to inform Superintendent Monroe of my behavior.

And why would I do that?

Anything that you do is me who hastan suffer is me whose head is on the block.

In his quest to make something of his son,

my father sought help in a long line of institutions.

His old boarding school and then his beloved Sandhurst

and even a short spell in the Navy.

How did they fare?

I was relentlessly bullied

and and they only served

to cement my father's opinion that I am an embarrassment to our family.

And the police force is unfortunately for me, his last hope.

It is a burden indeed to know that your own father despises you.

And.

The opium has gone some way, providing me with some relief.

All I heard growing up was a daily beating in the workhouse.

We all have our scars.

If it's relief, it's sympathy or after.

Don't look to me.

Of all the men whose command I have been under you.

You are the most decent man of all of them

and that is why I will do whatever it takes to make you proud of me, Sir.

So what do you suggest?

Put me on administration duty, Sir, I'd be good at that, I know.

I can be a decent detective.

I just need some time to learn the basics.

No, that's a decision then.

You coming on time ready to welcome.

Take it from now.

Thank you Sir I will not let you down.

There is one more thing Detective yes Sir.

Get our bloody haircut.

Consider it done, Sir.

Miss Scarlett.

Mrs Parker, what a nice surprise.

Never have I been so humiliated in front of my ladies.

What you did was unforgivable and I'm sorry for it.

My intention was not to humiliate to you

and the accusations you made abhorrent.

Accusations based on truth I will use every ounce of my influence.

To destroy you and your little private investigation business,

I will have my retribution to my full satisfaction

and see you ruined, Miss Scarlett.

Bees and other thoughts ran through my head after you left.

So you do not think them now.

I did a little research of my own.

It appears your accusations were.

Correct?

So.

Given you have proven your resourcefulness.

I wish to engage you in another matter.

These are the gentlemen I have selected as potential husbands for my niece.

As yet she has had no offers of marriage

and is not getting any younger.

In fact I believe she's the exact same age as you Miss Scarlett.

Sure, I would like a complete dossier on each candidate

and then I can make my choice as to their suitability.

You wish to hire me.

Good day.

I'm confused Mrs Parker.

You declared my clients to be either desperate or impoverished,

unable to pay the going rate, yet you wish to be a client now.

I can assure you I am neither of those things

and I am willing to pay the full fee.

Why me?

Why not go to one of my male counterparts?

There is a very good reason I came to you and no one else.

You are the only private investigator I know and it is no more complex than that.

Do you not make it so Eliza?