The First Detective
Author: Morton, James
ISBN: 9780091945060
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year first published: 05 Jun 2012
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback / softback
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.
ISBN: 9780091945060
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Year first published: 05 Jun 2012
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback / softback
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.
