Fritz to the Front, Or, The Ventriloquist Scamp-Hunter

Fritz to the Front, Or, The Ventriloquist Scamp-Hunter is an 1881 novel by Edward L. Wheeler featuring Fritz Snyder, a young detective skilled in ventriloquism. The story begins with Fritz on a ferry to Atlantic City, where he bravely intervenes to protect a young woman named Madge from a drunken assailant. As the plot unfolds, Fritz investigates a series of mysterious events, including Madge's secretive marriage and a potential smuggling operation, leading to thrilling adventures filled with danger and deception.