Will Somers, the Boy Detective

Will Somers, the Boy Detective is a late 19th-century novel by Charles Morris that follows a resourceful sixteen-year-old boy named Will Somers. As he seeks employment at a dry-goods store in Philadelphia, he faces various challenges, including theft and forgery, while proving his worth in a world of adults. This work is notable for its early depiction of a young detective and contributes to the genre of mystery and detective fiction.