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The Penguin Book of Gaslight Crime presents a first‑time collection of the finest crime fiction from the gaslight era, curated by Michael Sims. The anthology includes iconic thieves like Colonel Clay and Get‑Rich‑Quick Wallingford, whose adventures span London, Paris, New York, and Ostend. In addition to traditional detective tales, the volume highlights contributions from authors outside the mystery genre, including Sinclair Lewis, Arnold Bennett, and William Hope Hodgson, offering readers a broad view of 19th‑century crime literature.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Michael Sims
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