Arthur Morrison — Chronicles of Martin Hewitt

London, Ward, Lock and Co, 1898 . Cloth. A wonderful example of this collection of six intriguing short detective stories starring private investigator Martin Hewitt, illustrated throughout. First published in 1895, this is a later printing of this collection from Arthur Morrison.With a frontispiece and illustrations throughout from D. Murray Smith.A collection of detective stories featuring the shrewd private investigator Martin Hewitt, who is portrayed as a practical, methodical former lawyer's clerk who establishes his own detective agency.The stories follow Hewitt as he solves various mysteries and crimes in Victorian London, with cases ranging from theft and fraud to murder. In the publisher's original cloth backed pictorial paper covered boards. Back strip a touch age toned, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with light spotting to page perimeters throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: D. Murray Smith. Very Good Indeed .