Mr. Swagg of London – More Than Silence

Mr. Swagg of London

Mr. Swagg of London

by: Hyram Vedder

But in measuring the cubic capabilities of other men's minds, in bringing a certain degree of imaginativeness, bridled by logic, to bear upon the probabilities of certain modes of action adopted—in extremity or otherwise—by individuals in whom certain propensities are known to exist, and with whom certain motives must be uppermost—in this there is pleasure of a keen and subtle kind.

Published:

1895

Publisher:

English Illustrated Magazine

Pages:

8

Genres:

Short Story

Tags:

Dandism

Languages:

English

Series:

Anthony Jones

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About:

Vedder and Jones collaborate to attend a giant meeting of thieves and criminals to apprehend the gathering's guest of honor: a British burglar and murderer set on revenge.

The sequel to "Mr. Anthony Jones of New York" and a Sherlock Holmes pastiche.

Published in English Illustrated Magazine, Vol 13. Aug 1895. p451-458.

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