Thieves' Wit

An Everyday Detective Story (1918)

Autor*innen

• Hulbert Footner

Parameter

• 348 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Belletristik

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The story follows Jack Knox, a young man who turns to private detective work after losing his job. Lacking traditional experience, he relies on his quick wit and resourcefulness to tackle cases in New York City, including theft and murder. Jack encounters a diverse cast, including a glamorous actress and a cunning gang of thieves, while building a reputation as an unorthodox detective. This engaging novel blends mystery, suspense, and humor, exemplifying early 20th-century detective fiction and appealing to genre enthusiasts.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback