The Smear
1837
The Smear, written by John Beames and first published in 1837, is a short crime fiction story set in the gold rush town of Dawson, Yukon. The plot centers on Finn Charley, a miner celebrating his newfound wealth in a saloon when a murder and robbery on the Klondike Trail disrupt the festivities. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police use psychological tactics to solve the crime, leading to a clever twist involving a fabricated clue that reveals Charley's guilt. This story highlights the intersection of crime and psychological manipulation in a historical context.
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