The Sleuth of St. James Street is a mystery novel written by Melville Davisson Post. The story is set in Victorian London and follows the adventures of a detective named Mr. Henry Marquis, who is known for his exceptional detective skills. Marquis is called upon to investigate a series of murders that have taken place in the city. The victims are all wealthy and influential members of society, and the killer seems to be targeting them for a specific reason. Marquis must use his intellect and resourcefulness to uncover the ...
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The Sleuth of St. James Street is a mystery novel written by Melville Davisson Post. The story is set in Victorian London and follows the adventures of a detective named Mr. Henry Marquis, who is known for his exceptional detective skills. Marquis is called upon to investigate a series of murders that have taken place in the city. The victims are all wealthy and influential members of society, and the killer seems to be targeting them for a specific reason. Marquis must use his intellect and resourcefulness to uncover the killer's identity and motive before more lives are lost. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman who may hold the key to solving the case. The Sleuth of St. James Street is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.""It is the inspirational quality in these cases"" he said, ""that impresses me. It is very nearly absent in our modern methods of criminal investigation. We depend now on a certain formal routine. I rarely find a man in the whole of Scotland Yard with a trace of intuitive impulse to lead him . . . . Observe how this old justice in Virginia bridged the gaps between his incidents.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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