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Revelations of a Detective

Revelations of a Detective

Forrester, Andrew

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 9375369676
ISBN13: 9789375369677
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A thick London fog curls along the cobbled streets, shrouding both the innocent and the guilty in shadow. In these uncertain hours, a detective's keen eye and steady nerve become the city's only defence against the secrets that fester behind genteel façades. Set amidst the bustling heart of Victorian London, this collection of nineteenth century mysteries draws readers into a world where every clue is hard-won, and justice is anything but assured. The cases unfold with a measured intelligence, offering a window into the earliest days of the police procedural novel, when deduction and instinct work side by side. Each story captures the tension and ambiguity of Victorian detective stories, as well as the social undercurrents that shaped British crime fiction in its formative years. The narrative's authenticity and subtle wit reflect a time when the amateur sleuth mystery was just beginning to take hold, yet the methods and motives explored remain strikingly modern. From the alleys of London crime stories to the drawing rooms where suspicion lingers, the investigations are as much about human nature as they are about crime. The careful reconstruction of each puzzle invites the reader to become an active participant, piecing together evidence alongside the detective in pursuit of truth. For those drawn to classic detective fiction, the stories resonate with the atmospheric richness and psychological depth that define the best historical crime fiction. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For enthusiasts of British mystery novels and collectors of detective casebooks, this volume offers not only gripping intrigue but an enduring testament to the origins of the genre.

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