{"product_id":"2026100006672-secondhand-sergeant-verity-and-the-swell-mob","title":"Sergeant Verity And The Swell Mob","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888025776347,"sku":"2026100006672-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/5ea8baee-16be-4c62-8106-265020daf235.png?v=1781753114","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006672-secondhand-sergeant-verity-and-the-swell-mob","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}