Mr. Anthony Jones of New York
1894
Hyram Vedder
English Illustrated Magazine
American
Short Story
11pp
Gay Men
That he is not what he represents himself to be, I am sure; that his present disguise is assumed to cover a powerful and extraordinary individuality, I have no doubt. Yet to him, personally, I am bound by the strongest ties of honour and obligation.
Summary
A New York detective is approached by Anthony Jones, dandy with a peculiar request. Given 24 hours, half the reward money, and a promise for anonymity, Jones would find and arrest the Frenchman wanted for defrauding the government with false bricks of African gold. A Sherlock Holmes pastiche.
More Info
Illustrated by Amédée Forestier. Published in English Illustrated Magazine, Vol 12. Oct 1894. p17-28.
The sequel, "Mr. Swagg of London" was published in the following year. 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.
Illustrated by Amédée Forestier. Published in English Illustrated Magazine, Vol 13. Aug 1895. p451-458.
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