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The Social Gangster

Arthur B. Reeve

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The Social Gangster

Arthur B. Reeve

American Literature, Novels

The Social Gangster is an early 20th-century detective novel by Arthur B. Reeve, featuring the character Craig Kennedy. The plot revolves around the disappearance of a valuable diamond necklace linked to the wealthy Mrs. Bradford Brackett and her daughter, Gloria, who is caught up with a group of 'social gangsters.' The story explores themes of social reputation, the allure of a fast lifestyle, and moral dilemmas, as Kennedy investigates the scandal that threatens to upend their lives.

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