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Traced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective

1886

James M'Govan

Traced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective

Traced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective

James M'Govan

1886

British Literature, Novels

Traced and Tracked; Or, Memoirs of a City Detective, published in 1886 by James M'Govan, is a collection of detective stories set in Edinburgh. The book details the author's experiences as a city detective, showcasing his investigations into various crimes, including a notable case involving a notorious thief named Dave Larkins. M'Govan's work is significant for its early portrayal of urban crime-solving and the complexities of human behavior in the face of deception and cunning.

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