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Thieves' Wit: An Everyday Detective Story is a novel written by Hulbert Footner and first published in 1918. The story follows the adventures of a young man named John Bell, who is a clerk at a bank in New York City. One day, John discovers that the bank has been robbed and he... Read Full Overview

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Thieves' Wit: An Everyday Detective Story is a novel written by Hulbert Footner and first published in 1918. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Knox who, after losing his job, decides to become a private detective. Jack is not your typical detective, however,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

A pearl necklace of substantial value has been stolen, and a novice Confidential Agent has been called in to attempt to locate them. But there is more afoot than this. A villain seeks to thwart the romance of the owner of the necklace and her fiance by framing the would-be lover... Read Full Overview

A pearl necklace of substantial value has been stolen, and a novice Confidential Agent has been called in to attempt to locate them. But there is more afoot than this. A villain seeks to thwart the romance of the owner of the necklace and her fiance by framing the would-be lover... Read Full Overview

A pearl necklace of substantial value has been stolen,

and a novice Confidential Agent has been called in to attempt to locate them. But there is more afoot than this. A villain seeks to thwart the romance of the owner of the necklace and her fiance by framing... Read Full Overview

Hulbert Footner (April 2, 1879 - November 17, 1944) was a Canadian born American writer of primarily detective fiction. He also wrote some non-fiction. Footner attended grade school in Manhattan and beyond that was self-educated. His complete reading program of classics of literature... Read Full Overview

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Dive into "Thieves' Wit," a thrilling mystery from Hulbert Footner, transporting readers to the heart of 20th-century Canada. This classic work of Canadian fiction blends elements of crime and detective investigation into a compelling narrative. A meticulously prepared print... Read Full Overview