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Name: The Dutchman
Author: Maan Meyers

The Dutchman is a work of historical fiction that blends detective and mystery elements within the bustling streets of New York. Centered on the fictitious character Pieter Tonneman, the novel explores crime and intrigue in a rich, period setting. Readers are drawn into a detailed reconstruction of 19th‑century New York society, where Tonneman navigates complex investigations against a backdrop of socio‑economic tensions and urban growth. The story offers insight into both the criminal underworld and the civic aspirations of the era.

First publish date: 1992

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery

Authors: Maan Meyers

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