In Paul Beck, the barrister Matthias McDonnell Bodkin created a sleuth to rival Sherlock Holmes himself. A modest and unassuming detective, Beck attributes his successes to common sense and luck. His clients know better, however, and his fierce intellect is exemplified at every turn in this second collection of his exploits.
Originally published in 1908, these twelve tales of murder, villainy and deception, are sure to delight all fans of classic crime fiction!