Recollections of a Policeman by William Russell
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| Author | Russell, William |
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| Title | Recollections of a Policeman |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The gambler -- Guilty or not guilty -- X, Y, Z -- The widow -- The twins -- The pursuit -- Legal metamorphoses -- The revenge -- Mary Kingsford -- Flint Jackson -- Modern science of thief taking -- The detective police party -- Three "detective" anecdotes -- The martyrs of Chancery -- Law at a low price -- The law -- The duties of witnesses and jurymen -- Bank note forgeries -- Doom of English wills -- Disappearances -- Loaded dice. |
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| Summary | "Recollections of a Policeman" by William Russell is a collection of narratives based on real-life policing experiences written in the mid-19th century. The book offers a glimpse into the thrilling and sometimes dangerous life of a detective in London, with stories that blend adventure, intrigue, and moral complexity, showcasing the challenges faced in upholding the law. The main character, Thomas Waters, serves as an inspector for the London Detective Corps, navigating the dark alleys and high society of Victorian England." The opening of the text introduces us to Thomas Waters, who, due to hardships from past follies, has joined the metropolitan police. He quickly gains recognition from a chief officer for his talent in solving a case involving a fraud against a tradesman. As Waters embarks on a mission to investigate a gang of swindlers, he finds himself becoming embroiled in the gambling plight of a young gentleman named Charles Merton, who has been drawn into a web of deceit by the charming but corrupt Sandford. Waters' task not only involves uncovering the gang's criminal activities but also saving Merton from financial ruin—setting the stage for a blend of personal stakes and professional duty that continues into the subsequent narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Subject | Police -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46462 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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