The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes: Early Detective Stories

In these thirteen stories Hugh Greene gives enchanting proof that Sherlock Holmes stood by no means alone as a private detective in late-Victorian and Edwardian London. There were other narrow-eyed sleuths who assumed disguises, ordered private trains and showered sovereigns on hansom-drivers.

Some investigators, like Martin Hewitt and Dr Thorndyke, are razor-sharp and sea-green incorruptible. Others, such as Romney Pringle and the sinister Dorrington are equally acute but all out for themselves...and the devil take the law.

Among the undeservedly forgotten authors are Max Pemberton, Arthur Morrison and Guy Boothby; William Le Queux, R. Austin Freeman and Ernest Bramah...each successfully challenging Conan Doyle at hos own game.

Cover Illustration: Ivan Holmes