Hulu’s eagerly awaited “Veronica Mars” revival debuts later this year, and now we have another female-led PI story to look forward to. Led by “Peaky Blinders” actress Kate Phillips, crime drama “Miss Scarlet and the Duke” will tell the story of the first-ever female detective. A+E Networks International has given a formal series order to the project. Deadline confirmed the news.

Set in 19th century London, “Miss Scarlet and the Duke” sees Phillips playing Eliza Scarlet, who is left penniless after her father dies “in a time where marriage is her only option for financial security. But the headstrong Eliza is determined to find another way,” the source details. “Luckily, she has an ace up her bonnet – her father’s business – a private detective agency. Eliza knows all the tricks of the trade but as a genteel 19th century lady she’s never been allowed to put them into practice. To operate in this man’s world, she needs a partner. Step forward Detective Inspector William Wellington of Scotland Yard, who is also known as ‘The Duke;’ drinker, gambler, and womanizer. Eliza and The Duke strike up a mismatched, fiery relationship that will crackle and smolder with sexual tension as they team up to solve crime.”

Rachel New (“Grantchester,” “The Mallorca Files”) created “Miss Scarlet and the Duke” and will serve as showrunner on the six-episode series.

“We are thrilled to greenlight our first international co-production featuring the amazingly talented Kate Phillips in an incredibly strong lead female role,” said Richard Tulk-Hart, Managing Director, International Content Sales & Co-productions, A+E Networks. “Solid performances together with a remarkable team of exec producers and ShinAwiL’s production prowess are certain to result in an engaging series that will skillfully deliver on Rachael New’s captivating storyline.”

No stranger to period dramas, Phillip’s previous credits include “The Crown,” “War & Peace,” and “Wolf Hall.”