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The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James Morton
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780091945060
ClassificationsDewey:364.092
Audience
General
Illustrations 352

Publishing Details

Publisher Ebury Publishing
Imprint Ebury Press
Publication Date 5 June 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A major new historical biography of the influential criminal spy and private detective Eugene Vidocq Eugene Vidocq was the Morse, the Guv'nor, the James Bond of his day. A notorious criminal and prison escaper, he turned police officer and employed a gang of ex-convicts as his detectives. Now, James Morton takes us on a historical romp through the 18th century in search of this elusive figure. Today Vidocq's influence can still be seen as members of The Vidocq Society, an unusual, exclusive crime-solving organization honor him by applying their collective forensic skills and experience to 'cold case' homicides and unsolved deaths.

Author Biography

Previously a solicitor for twenty-five years, James Morton then worked as editor of Law Journal and Criminal Lawyer. He is now a full-time writer and author of the bestselling Gangland series.

Reviews

You really must read ... The First Detective: the extraordinary life and times of a career-criminal * Sunday Times * Morton has done Vidocq a service by removing him from his unfair tabloid image and giving him his due as an important social innovator * Sunday Times * Entertaining * Sunday Telegraph *