Secret Service; Or, Recollections Of A City Detective

Secret Service; or, Recollections of a City Detective

by Andrew Forrester

This captivating work of fiction presents an intriguing array of cases encountered by an unnamed "City Detective." With a wry sense of humor, the detective recounts his experiences investigating political corruption, forgery, theft, smuggling, infidelity, and more. The book offers a glimpse into the intricate underworld of crime and the challenges faced by those who seek to unravel its mysteries.

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