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Mr. Maverick Narkom, Superintendent at Scotland Yard, flung aside the paper he was reading and wheeled round in his revolving desk-chair, all alert on the instant, like a terrier that scents a rat. He knew well what the coming of the footsteps toward his private office portended;... Read Full Overview

Hamilton Cleek is back - or is he? Margot, Queen of the Apaches (the notorious French criminal gang) has been released on bail and vanished, Mr. Narkom has a series of inexplicable murders to solve, there is talk of revolution in Mauravania. And Cleek is missing. Hold on to your... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Cleek of Scotland Yard: Detective Stories is a collection of short stories written by Thomas W. Hanshew and first published in 1914. The book features the adventures of Hamilton Cleek, a detective working for Scotland Yard. Cleek is a master of disguise and has a unique physical... Read Full Overview

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"Cleek of Scotland Yard" from Thomas Hanshew. American actor and writer (1857-1914).

Cleek of Scotland Yard: Detective Stories is a collection of mystery stories written by Thomas W. Hanshew and first published in 1914. The book features the titular character, Cleek, a detective working for Scotland Yard. Cleek is a master of disguise and has a keen mind that... Read Full Overview