Sergeant Verity And The Swell Mob
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear on the edges and corners; some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact, no loose pages observed.
Set in the shadowy criminal underworld of Victorian England, Sergeant Verity and the Swell Mob is a richly atmospheric crime novel that chronicles the tenacious efforts of the portly, incorruptible Sergeant William Verity of the newly formed London detective police. The story pits the dogged sergeant against a notorious gang of sophisticated thieves — the swell mob — who prey on the wealthy with cunning and elegance rather than brute force. Francis Selwyn masterfully recreates the sights, sounds, and social contrasts of mid-19th century England, from the grandeur of the Great Exhibition to the grimy backstreets of London's criminal haunts. Written with wit and period authenticity, the novel delivers a compelling procedural mystery that illustrates both the ingenuity of Victorian villainy and the stubborn, unglamorous heroism required to combat it. A standout entry in the Sergeant Verity series, it remains a beloved classic of British historical crime fiction.
Author: Francis Selwyn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Andre Deutsch
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear on the edges and corners; some tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact, no loose pages observed.
Set in the shadowy criminal underworld of Victorian England, Sergeant Verity and the Swell Mob is a richly atmospheric crime novel that chronicles the tenacious efforts of the portly, incorruptible Sergeant William Verity of the newly formed London detective police. The story pits the dogged sergeant against a notorious gang of sophisticated thieves — the swell mob — who prey on the wealthy with cunning and elegance rather than brute force. Francis Selwyn masterfully recreates the sights, sounds, and social contrasts of mid-19th century England, from the grandeur of the Great Exhibition to the grimy backstreets of London's criminal haunts. Written with wit and period authenticity, the novel delivers a compelling procedural mystery that illustrates both the ingenuity of Victorian villainy and the stubborn, unglamorous heroism required to combat it. A standout entry in the Sergeant Verity series, it remains a beloved classic of British historical crime fiction.