Secret Service Or Recollections Of A City Detective

By: Forrester, Andrew

A dense London fog curls through the city's alleys, swallowing secrets and shadows alike. Beneath the gaslit haze, a city detective moves with quiet determination, tracing the faintest clues through the labyrinthine streets and drawing readers into the heart of Victorian crime investigation. This gripping collection of nineteenth century mysteries unfolds in a world where every locked door and whispered conversation might conceal a darker truth. With each case, the detective's keen observation and psychological insight reveal the hidden dramas of British society, from bustling markets to the echoing corridors of power. The stories are not only rich in suspense but also offer a rare, authentic glimpse into the daily realities of a London police detective, long before the detective novel became a genre in its own right. The narrative's blend of city detective tales and early detective stories is marked by a distinctive realism, capturing both the procedural rigour and the moral ambiguities faced by those tasked with upholding the law. Readers are drawn into the intricate dance of deduction, where small details and fleeting gestures can change the course of an entire investigation. Those who appreciate historical crime fiction and the roots of British mystery books will find the cases both compelling and atmospheric, resonating with the tension and urgency of genuine crime investigation novels from the Victorian era. 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, appealing to both passionate readers of police procedural fiction and collectors seeking a foundational work in the evolution of British crime stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 937536545X
• ISBN13: 9789375365457
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"