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The rebellious charm and cruelty of a high-society mischief maker

Private investigators Emma Coles and Sam Hutchinson on surveillance, secret cameras, solving cases – and still being home in time for the school run

An ocean of prejudice met the American heiresses who came to Britain at the dawn of the 20th century, but there was more to them than their wealth. Some earned their own titles, one flew helicopters and another made history as Britain’s first female MP

PEARL Maskell drew the lace curtain aside. “The new neighbours opposite at number ninety-two look all right,” she said, directing the comment back to her mother, who was knitting. “Two ladies – mother

Gin, witches, regicide, boats, nudists, an Egyptian curse, Spitfires, the invention of windsurfing and more writers and vineyards than you can shake a fishing rod at: this beloved English county has it all. Here are 13 stories you may never have heard about Hampshire

BUT surely nobody really truly cares?” Millicent Brewster asked. Her long eyelashes gently rose and fell as she blinked innocently at Madame. Kirsty knew that Millicent had never been on a course like