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The Pinks: The First Women Detectives, Operatives, and Spies with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency

Chris Enss
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The Pinks: The First Women Detectives, Operatives, and Spies with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Chris Enss

The Pinks: The First Women Detectives, Operatives, and Spies with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 19th century

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Pinks: The First Women Detectives, Operatives, and Spies with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency by Chris Enss recounts the stories of pioneering women who broke gender barriers as detectives and spies for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. The book highlights their courage and contributions to law enforcement during a pivotal time in American history.

Inspirational

Adventurous

Mysterious

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

600 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chris Enss's The Pinks unearths the compelling, lesser-known tales of women in the Pinkerton Agency. Praised for spotlighting trailblazing female detectives, the narrative shines with rich historical detail. Some critique it for a lack of depth in character development, but overall, it's a valuable tribute to women's contributions to law enforcement history.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Pinks: The First Women Detectives, Operatives, and Spies with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency?

Readers interested in The Pinks by Chris Enss likely enjoy historical narratives featuring pioneering women. Fans of books like The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone or Radium Girls by Kate Moore will appreciate the exploration of early women's roles in espionage and law enforcement with Pinkerton's agency.

4.0

600 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 19th century

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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