Hunted Down: The Detective Stories of Charles Dickens by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Title Hunted Down: The Detective Stories of Charles Dickens
Note Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1905 Chapman and Hall “Hard Times and Reprinted Pieces” edition by David Price
Summary "Hunted Down: The Detective Stories of Charles Dickens" by Charles Dickens is a collection of detective stories penned during the Victorian era, particularly in the mid-19th century. These narratives explore themes of crime, deception, and human nature, highlighting Dickens's keen insights into the characters and moral dilemmas that often accompany criminal activities. The likely topic of the book revolves around the pursuit of justice and the intricacies of criminal psychology through a lens of detailed storytelling. The story revolves around the character Mr. Sampson, the Chief Manager of a Life Assurance Office, who recounts his experiences with the enigmatic Mr. Julius Slinkton. Initially, Sampson feels an instinctive aversion toward Slinkton, which deepens upon witnessing the barrister's smooth but suspect demeanor. Their encounters reveal Slinkton's manipulative nature as he appears to be involving himself in questionable activities related to life assurance policies and personal relationships, notably concerning his niece, Miss Niner. As the narrative unfolds, a tense atmosphere of suspicion and intrigue escalates, culminating in a dramatic confrontation involving Slinkton’s true character and his ultimate fate, underscoring the darker facets of human ambition and moral decay. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 807
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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