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The Classic Works of Frank Pinkerton
The Classic Works of Frank Pinkerton.
The Railroad Detective Or the Crime of the Midnight Express Frank Pinkerton
"The most audacious crime of my remembrance." Dyke Darrel flung down the morning paper, damp from the press, and began pacing the floor. "What is it, Dyke?" questioned the detective's sister Nell, who at that moment thrust her head into the room. Nell was a pretty girl of twenty, with midnight hair and eyes, almost in direct contrast with her brother, the famous detective, whose deeds of cunning and daring were the theme of press and people the wide West over. "An express robbery," returned Dyke, pausing in front of Nell and holding up the paper.
Five Thousand Dollars Reward
The book is a detective novel that resonates with the story of a private investigator Frank Pinkerton as he steps up to a thrilling pursuit to unravel a complex mystery. The narrative of the story describes the journey of Pinkerton, whose daughter has been kidnapped for some ransom. As he delves into the case, he faces several hurdles of betrayal and danger. moreover, he also encounters numerous obstacles including notorious criminals and some hidden agendas. However, with his significant and keen investigation skills, he navigates through various leads, unraveling the truth behind the scenes. Throughout the novel, protagonist Pinkerton is showcased as a shrewd and powerful detective committed to solving cases at any cost. The suspense inside the book makes it quite captivating and works on difficult choices to uncover the truth. The tale is gripping due to the presence of suspense and mystery. It is filled with unexpected journeys that turn readers to stick to their seats until they need it.
Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express
In this High Victorian detective novel, Dyke Darrel investigates the robbery of the Central Railroad’s midnight express, during which Dyke’s friend Arnold Nicholson, a messenger, was murdered. He is helped by his sister Nell, with whom he was supposed to go on holiday. Dyke Darrell turns "the Gotham of the North" - as he calls Chicago - upside down in search of the culprit. On the way he encounters old ennemies, kidnappers and masquerades, as he tries to solve "the most audacious crime of my remembrance." Allan Frank Pinkerton was the son of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), the Scottish-American spy, detective and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, which rose to fame in the mid-19th century. Inspired by his father work and the agency’s archives, A. Frank — like many other authors at the time — created highly sensationalised and popular novels based on the Pinkerton cases.
Five Thousand Dollars Reward
Five Thousand Dollars Reward by A. Frank Pinkerton is a rare manuscript, the original residing in some of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, typed out and formatted to perfection, allowing new generations to enjoy the work. Publishers of the Valley's mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life.
Won by Crime
"'It is no use!' she cried, at last, pushing back the mass of thick black hair falling over her white brow; 'I shall never be able to get India by heart, unless I can see the places. I wish papa would let us go reconnoitering amongst the ruined temples and other mysterious buildings; it is so annoying staying here day after day, never seeing anything outside the palace.'" In "Won by Crime", the Portuguese Viceroy Don Garcia has brought his daughter Lianor and nephew Pantaleone to the wild island of Goa, which will lead them on a series of dramatic adventures. This novella was originally included in "Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective Or, The Crime of the Midnight Express." Allan Frank Pinkerton was the son of Allan Pinkerton (1819-1884), the Scottish-American spy, detective and founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, which rose to fame in the mid-19th century. Inspired by his father work and the agency’s archives, A. Frank — like many other authors at the time — created highly sensationalised and popular novels based on the Pinkerton cases.
Jim Cummings
Frank Pinkerton was the author of: Dyke Darrel the Railroad Detective; or, The Crime of the Midnight Express (1886), Five Thousand Dollars Reward (1886), Jim Cummings; or, The Great Adams Express Robbery (1887), Whitechapel Murders; or, An American Detective in London (1889), Race For Life (1898), and Won By Crime (? ).
Five Thousand Dollars Reward
"I will not be far away. If you were so fearful why did you not permit me to take him to prison?" "I don't know. I did not wish to appear against him, I suppose." August Bordine smiled at the look that came to the face of the girl. He had known Victoria Vane and her brother for several months. He was never prepossessed in favor of her brother, and he often thought her "soft," to use a vulgar expression. "I do believe the girl would make love to me if I would permit it, by giving her the least encouragement. The Vanes are queer and no mistake," remarked Bordine, to a young lady of his acquaintance, living in an adjoining town. Rose Alstine was plain and sensible, and took no offense at her lo...
"The Eye that Never Sleeps"
Raises important questions about the constituencies and social functions of both public and private police from the 1850's to the 1920's. At first the agency was seen as an alternative tot he police for those fearful of expanding governmental power. In the nineteenth centure, the private police agency could fill the gap left by inadequate public police activity and jurisdiction. Pinkerton agents were soon famous for their incredible success in detecting crime and apprehending criminals. But they were also dislike fro their coercive role in labor disputes and feared for the threat to privacy that detection work in general represented.
