Adventures of Martin Hewitt, Third Series

"Adventures of Martin Hewitt, Third Series" by Arthur Morrison is a compilation of late 19th-century detective stories where the brilliant Martin Hewitt, aided by his storytelling friend, unravels perplexing mysteries in London. This series offers a mix of suspense, insightful reasoning, and observations about society, reflecting the popularity of detective fiction at the time and the first few chapters introduce a strange incident involving a shattered window, a musical score called "Flitterbat Lancers," and a piece of concrete. The storyteller describes witnessing two men apprehending the culprit, which piques his curiosity. Martin Hewitt arrives to investigate, linking these odd details to larger criminal schemes. This initial setup promises a captivating detective narrative with surprising turns centered around stolen jewels and unexpected ties between the characters and the criminal world.