Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist

Published during the rise of the detective genre, 'Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist' by George Munro features a unique female protagonist, Cad Metti, who disguises herself as a boy to assist her friend Dudie Dunne in solving crimes. Set against the backdrop of high society and the New York slums, Cad's ability to navigate both worlds makes her an ideal investigator as she tracks down a gang of Italian-Americans. This story reflects the shifting gender roles in literature and the growing popularity of female characters in detective fiction.