The Adventure Of The Inquisitive American

The Adventure of the Inquisitive American is a classic detective novel written by Allen Grant. The book follows the story of a young American named Jefferson Hope who arrives in London in search of a man named Enoch Drebber. Hope is convinced that Drebber is responsible for the murder of his father and seeks revenge. As he delves deeper into the case, Hope finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and corruption that leads him to cross paths with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Together, they set out to unravel the mystery surrounding Drebber and the murder of Hope's father. The story is set in 19th century London and provides a vivid portrayal of the city's social and cultural landscape during that time. The book is full of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists that keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Overall, The Adventure of the Inquisitive American is a thrilling and entertaining read that is sure to satisfy fans of classic detective fiction.At a turn of the corner, however, as luck would have it I was pulled up short by a mounted policeman. He blocked the road with his horse, like an ogre, and asked me, in a very gruff Swabian voice, if this was a licensed bicycle. I had no idea, till he spoke, that any license was required; though to be sure I might have guessed it; for modern Germany is studded with notices at all the street corners, to inform you in minute detail that everything is forbidden. I stammered out that I did not know.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.