# The First Detective

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- Authors: [James Morton](https://www.bookquiver.com/james-morton)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2012-06-05

## Description

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.

## Editions

### The First Detective

- Publisher: ebury_press
- ISBN: 978-00-9194-506-0
- Pages: 352
- Published: 2012-06-05
- Language: en_GB