Description - Adventures Of Martin Hewitt, Third Series by Arthur Morrison
A sharp whiff of fog, a whispered clue, and a city that never halts. Adventures Of Martin Hewitt, Third Series sweeps you into late Victorian London where wit, nerve, and method duel with danger. In these vintage detective stories, Arthur Morrison crafts compact investigations crowned by cunning, moral nuance, and a brisk pace that will delight mystery readers and casual readers alike. The form bristles with classic British crime authors' influence, blending precise crime investigation techniques with urban crime realism that feel both scholastic and sensational. The adventures carve a shared world of fog-bound streets, smoky rooms, and brisk deductions, where the truth proves elusive and ethics become as much a puzzle as the crime itself. This edition recognises the work's literary and historical significance: a bridge from late Victorian crime fiction toward broader modern detective storytelling, offering a sensorial portrait of Victorian London and the social textures that shaped it. For collectors and first-time explorers, it presents a tangible artefact of a beloved canon, revived for today's audiences and for future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A refined gateway to vintage detective stories and the enduring craft of mystery writing, it invites both devoted enthusiasts and curious readers to revisit a cornerstone of British crime fiction.
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