Lady Inspectress Margaret Saxby, a
former superstar investigator who cracked many famous cases, became
the darling of the public, and earned herself a knighthood.
During the Fourth Yerasol War she married a young nobleman,
acquiring clout among aristocratic circles. When the then-director
of Flint’s branch of the Royal Homeland Constabulary   lost favor in a scandal, she easily won
the appointment to take his place.
 
Lady Saxby leads her branch with incisive intelligence and an experienced
intuition for determining which of her constables should
pursue which threats. On the other hand, some complain that her
confidence borders on megalomania. On several occasions underlings
who have become a bit too popular for her liking have received
transfers to less prestigious postings.
 
At nearly fifty, Lady Saxby remains quite fit and retains youthful
beauty. She demands authority wherever she goes, and uses many
subtle reminders to let people know who is boss. For example, there
is only one (expensive, comfortable) chair in her office: hers.