This epic novel embraces the story of the Bow Street Runners, forerunners of the modern police force, founded by novelist Henry Fielding in 1748. They operated from the courts to enforce the decisions of magistrates. John Creasey gives an insight into family life of the time and the struggle between crime and justice. Splendidly authoritative!
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This epic novel embraces the story of the Bow Street Runners, forerunners of the modern police force, founded by novelist Henry Fielding in 1748. They operated from the courts to enforce the decisions of magistrates. John Creasey gives an insight into family life of the time and the struggle between crime and justice. Splendidly authoritative!
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Very good in good dust jacket. Price clipped. First edition first printing of this historical novel. On the rear panel of the dustjacket there are two tears. One a 1/4 of an inch long and second a V tear that is a 1 inch deep and then back a 1/2 inch.... 512 p. Audience: General/trade.