The Passenger From Scotland Yard (1888)

The Passenger From Scotland Yard is a detective novel written by H. Freeman Wood in 1888. The story takes place in London and follows the investigation of a murder on a train. The victim is a wealthy businessman who was traveling from Scotland Yard to London when he was killed. The detective in charge of the case is Inspector Wilson from Scotland Yard, who is accompanied by his assistant, Sergeant Thornhill. The suspects include the victim's wife, his business partner, and several other passengers on the train. As the investigation progresses, the detectives uncover a web of lies and deceit that leads them to the true culprit. The novel is a classic example of Victorian-era detective fiction, with a focus on the meticulous gathering of evidence and the use of deductive reasoning to solve the crime. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time, as well as the inner workings of Scotland Yard and the criminal justice system. Overall, The Passenger From Scotland Yard is a gripping and entertaining read for fans of classic detective fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.