A Woman at Bay; Or, a Fiend in Skirts
A Woman at Bay; Or, a Fiend in Skirts is a detective novel written by Nicholas Carter in 1907. The story follows Nick Carter, a renowned detective, as he infiltrates a criminal syndicate led by the enigmatic Hobo Harry, who is ultimately revealed to be a woman named Black Madge. This narrative explores themes of deception, identity, and the complexities of crime, showcasing Carter's strategic efforts to integrate into the hobo community to gather intelligence on a network of robberies. The book is part of the larger Nicholas Carter series, which began in the late 19th century and became a staple of American popular fiction.
