(upbeat music) (woman screams) - Chasing criminals is no job for a lady.
It should be left to the police.
- She became a detective because that's how she knew how to take care of money.
But in a way, I think it was kind of her destiny.
- I know what I'm doing.
(upbeat music) (door slams) - What's so brilliant about Eliza is that she gives this appearance of being a very refined, Victorian lady and to some extent she is that, but she's as scrappy and as feisty as any woman today.
- One more word and you will find yourself in court.
- You might find focus sharper, your workload lighter, if you tone down your drinking, gambling and womanizing.
- I totally love her, she's so resilient and spirited.
- Eliza Scarlet is a mix of some of my favorite characters.
Jane Austin's Elizabeth Bennett from "Pride and Prejudice" with her sharp wit and observation.
- And with this pocket watch still on his person it's clearly not the work of a common thief.
- Oh?
- And then the wonderful Scarlett O'Hara with her absolute dogged determination.
- And on the subject of my fee, it's gone up.
- She's making her way in a world where the odds are stacked against her.
- (chuckles) You're a private detective?
- Yes.
- In order for Eliza to operate in this male world she has to use all her resources.
Her main resource is Detective Inspector William Wellington, A.K.A.
The Duke.
- I've not thought this through but- - I doubt that very much.
- I could offer my assistance, for a small fee, of course.
- So Eliza and Duke have quite a complicated relationship.
- They've got feelings for each other but they won't admit it.
- Why would I want your help?
- 'Cause you have that irritated look on your face, the one that you usually reserve for me.
- There's an attraction there and that bubbles all throughout our series, this lovely will they, won't they?
- Stop being kind, it's confusing.
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