The Death of Dora Black - Lainie Anderson

Set in Adelaide in 1917, the story follows the formidable Miss Kate Cocks, a sharp and determined policewoman who, despite being underestimated by her male colleagues, has built a reputation for tackling crime and exposing deception. Alongside her spirited junior constable, Ethel Bromley, she investigates the suspicious death of shop assistant Dora Black found on a city beach. When another young woman connected to the case disappears, the pair grow convinced that something far more sinister is unfolding. Despite being told to step aside, they refuse to back down and pursue the truth themselves. Blending historical intrigue and feminist grit, the story follows two women who challenge authority to uncover dark secrets hidden within their city.