Can you recommend some overweight female British police detective novels?

In some British police detective novels, overweight female characters may be depicted as having a no - nonsense attitude. For example, they might be less concerned with their physical appearance and more focused on getting the job done. They could use their size as an advantage in some situations, like being more intimidating to suspects.

There are several excellent female British police detective novels. For instance, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' series by Alexander McCall Smith. While set in Botswana, the main character, Precious Ramotswe, has a very British - influenced style of detective work. In addition, Lynda La Plante's 'Jane Tennison' series is notable. Tennison is a tough and intelligent female detective in London. Ruth Rendell's works also often feature complex female characters involved in detective - like investigations.

Well, in female British police detective novels, the female detectives are usually highly intelligent. They use their wits and intuition to solve cases. The novels also tend to explore social issues. For instance, they might touch on class differences or gender inequality within the police force or society at large. Moreover, the relationships in these novels are complex. There are not only the relationships between the detectives and the criminals but also among the detectives themselves, like in the 'Jackson Brodie' series where Brodie's personal relationships are intertwined with his detective work.

One of the most well - known is 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson solving various complex cases in Victorian London.

Yes. 'The Ruth Galloway' series by Elly Griffiths is a great example. Ruth is a forensic archaeologist in Norfolk, England, and gets involved in solving various crimes. The books are rich in British atmosphere and the character of Ruth is a strong and intelligent female. Additionally, the 'Sharon McCone' series by Marcia Muller has been influential. Although Sharon is an American detective, Muller's writing has influenced the broader female detective genre in Britain and around the world.

Sherlock Holmes is an iconic detective. He is known for his incredible powers of observation and deduction. For example, he can tell a person's occupation just by looking at their hands and clothes. His methods are so advanced for his time that he has inspired countless detectives in later works.

Definitely. 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4' by Sue Townsend can be considered in a way. It has a comical look at the life of a young boy which also involves some detective - like elements of figuring out the world around him. And then there's the 'Flavia de Luce' series by Alan Bradley. Flavia is a precocious and highly entertaining young detective in a British - style setting.

Well, 'Agatha Christie's works are great. 'Murder on the Orient Express' is very famous. It has a complex plot with a number of suspects and a very unexpected ending. Also, 'Death on the Nile' is quite good, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Nile River with a murder mystery to solve.

Sure. 'Sherlock Holmes' series by Arthur Conan Doyle is extremely famous. It features the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson, and the stories are full of mystery and brilliant deductions.

Definitely. 'The Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries' by Carola Dunn are humorous. Daisy is an aristocratic amateur detective in the 1920s England. Her adventures often involve her getting into all sorts of comical situations while trying to solve murders. And 'The Ruth Galloway Mysteries' by Elly Griffiths also has some elements of humor, especially in the interactions between the characters.