Ms. Holmes is a person who is interested in homicides and attempts to become a detective without revealing her gender to protect her father's welfare and reputation. This leads her to a case that no gentleman, but only a woman, can solve.
The case...
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Bridgerton residents, London, 1812
" Eloise, where are you going?"
A sound behind her mutters, startling her. When she turned she saw her oldest brother, Anthony Bridgerton. He looked baffled and frustrated. Back then she wouldn't sneak around for she preferred staying at home reading the current novel about women's independence. However, during these past few months, she has been doing the current opposite. Her mother thought that she was promenading with a new friend or a potential suitor for her season, but neither of them was true.
" I am.."
She thought for a moment before answering, for she knew that her brothers were very protective, of their sisters.
" Penelope and I were preparing to go for a stroll when we started talking about Lady Thistledown's most recent scandal. About how Lord Elliot's mistress, his maid, was discovered. It's quite appalling how badly men treat their wives."
Eloise has never lied to Anthony, but if he learns that she has been talking to Ms. Holmes, she will be killed. He won't be particularly fond of Ms. Holmes because of her preference for strong-willed women. This is why Eloise prefers Benedict, but don't tell Anthony and Colin that.
" I don't want you and Ms. Featherington to go far from the walking grounds in the park, and feel free to stay away from the slums and return before the sun sets."
" I won't be going to the slums, Anthony, and I'll be back before the sun goes down. I'll see you before dinner, Anthony, bye."
" Before the sun sets!! You understand?!"
Eloise ended the conversation by walking out the door. Before leaving, she grabs her clasp bag. As the door closed, Anthony went outside to watch Eloise leave and go to the "park," assuming Penelope was already there.
Eloise was nervous yet excited as she approached the Holmes resident; talking to Ms. Holmes was intoxicating; Ms. Holmes was the only person who understood her and shared her beliefs about their studies among other things. Of course, there was Penelope, but she feels like Penelope has been distracted, which she understands.
She went to the Holmes residence and knocked on the door using the door knocker. She stood there waiting for someone to open the door, and someone did. The door was opened by a man with brown hair and brown eyes.
" Ms. Bridgerton, is there a reason for your arrival today?"
" I am here to meet Ms. Holmes for a promenade this evening."
"Oh, well, I'll notify Ms. Holmes of your arrival. I'll be right back, Ms. Bridgerton. I am sure you're welcome to come in if you'd like?"
