01 - Christopher Quarles - College Professor and Master Detective by Percy James Brebner

Dive into the world of Christopher Quarles, a philosophy professor with a knack for detective work. Alongside his intelligent granddaughter Zena, Quarles aids Police Detective Murray Wigan in unraveling baffling crimes and mysteries that plague Victorian England. Unlike conventional methods, Quarless approach is unique - he concocts a theory, often whimsical and loosely based on intuition, then scours for facts to substantiate it. And surprisingly, his theories prove to be uncannily accurate! Christopher Quarles College Professor and Master Detective, penned by Percy James Brebner, first hit the shelves in 1914, during an era when the marvels of motor cars and electric lights were emerging. Journey with us as we explore the mind of this brilliant detective. (Summary by Tony Posante)