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Focusing on the early days of the Metropolitan Police Detective Branch, this true crime narrative explores the career of George Clarke, who became a prominent figure in mid-Victorian detective work. It delves into notorious cases of murder, societal issues in slums, the rise of Irish terrorism, and significant frauds of the era. A key figure, Harry Benson, plays a crucial role in Clarke's downfall and the first major corruption trial of the Metropolitan Police in 1877. The book draws from extensive sources, including Clarke's own case reports, to provide a vivid portrayal of Victorian crime.
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The Chieftain: Victorian True Crime Through the Eyes of a Scotland Yard Detective, Chris Payne
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Chieftain: Victorian True Crime Through the Eyes of a Scotland Yard Detective
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Chris Payne
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780752456676
- Category
- World history, Biographies and Thoughts, True crime
- Description
- Focusing on the early days of the Metropolitan Police Detective Branch, this true crime narrative explores the career of George Clarke, who became a prominent figure in mid-Victorian detective work. It delves into notorious cases of murder, societal issues in slums, the rise of Irish terrorism, and significant frauds of the era. A key figure, Harry Benson, plays a crucial role in Clarke's downfall and the first major corruption trial of the Metropolitan Police in 1877. The book draws from extensive sources, including Clarke's own case reports, to provide a vivid portrayal of Victorian crime.