The Vidocq Dossier: The Story of the World's First Detective
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Book Overview
From ex-convict to the head of the first known private detective agency, Fran?ois Eug?ne Vidocq was the father of modern criminology. Perfect for fans of Tom Clavin, Hallie Rubenhold and Catherine Arnold. Long before Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was creating Sherlock or Agatha Christie was inventing the adventures of Poirot, the life and cases of Vidocq were inspiring Victor Hugo, Edgar Allen Poe and Honor? de Balzac to create some...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1800554613
ISBN13:9781800554610
Release Date:January 2022
Publisher:Sapere Books
Length:222 Pages
Weight:0.67 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Fascinating - the first Sherlock!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Upon opening the book, I was gripped by the story of Mr. Vidocq. His mastering of the criminal underworld and his ability to turn that mastery to his advantage makes wonderful reading. The writing is very nice, but it is eclipsed by the story itself. A great read for any interested in detective novels and/or police history.
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