The Long Arm Of The Law

In classic British crime fiction, dazzling detective work is often the province of a brilliant amateur whereas the humb... (more)

In classic British crime fiction, dazzling detective work is often the province of a brilliant amateur whereas the humble police detective cuts a hapless figure. The twelve stories collected here strike a blow for the professionals, with teasing mysteries to challenge a hard-working police officer's persistence and scrupulous attention to detail. (less)