The First Detective

The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq

James Morton

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Ebury Press
05 June 2012

Biography: historical, political & military; Criminal investigation & detection

A major new historical biography of the influential criminal spy and private detective Eugene Vidocq

Eugene Vidocq was the Morse, the Guv'nor, the James Bond of his day. A notorious criminal and prison escaper, he turned police officer and employed a gang of ex-convicts as his detectives. Now, James Morton takes us on a historical romp through the 18th century in search of this elusive figure.

Today Vidocq's influence can still be seen as members of The Vidocq Society, an unusual, exclusive crime-solving organization honor him by applying their collective forensic skills and experience to 'cold case' homicides and unsolved deaths.

By: James Morton
Imprint: Ebury Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 246g
ISBN: 9780091945060
ISBN 10: 0091945062
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 05 June 2012
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Previously a solicitor for twenty-five years, James Morton then worked as editor of Law Journal and Criminal Lawyer. He is now a full-time writer and author of the bestselling Gangland series.

Reviews for The First Detective: The Life and Revolutionary Times of Vidocq

Entertaining * Sunday Telegraph * Morton has done Vidocq a service by removing him from his unfair tabloid image and giving him his due as an important social innovator * Sunday Times * You really must read ... The First Detective: the extraordinary life and times of a career-criminal * Sunday Times *