Unexpected Allies in Classic Crime Fiction
Published on: 19th November 2024
What do an ape, some children, a ghost, a thief and Tarzan have in common? In one way or another they have all been unexpected allies to either a professional or amateur sleuth in classic crime fiction. They are unexpected because they are often seen as unlikely candidates for offering support. For example, why would someone who works against law suddenly decide to start helping it? We may also doubt how much a child could assist an adult detective. ...