Secret Service; or, Recollections of a City Detective

Published in 1864, 'Secret Service; or, Recollections of a City Detective' by Andrew Forrester is a fictional account of various cases tackled by an unnamed city detective. The narrative, presented in the first person, features a range of crimes including political corruption, forgery, theft, smuggling, and infidelity, all infused with the author's dry humor. This work is notable for its early exploration of detective fiction and its engaging portrayal of urban crime.