James Edward Muddock's 'A Detective's Triumphs' unfolds within the tapestry of high society's recreation mingled with the vicissitudes of crime. The novel delineates a gripping narrative spun around the festivities of the 'Hermit's Derby' and a meticulously appointed party hosted by Lord Blank, which sows the seeds for a mysterious crime. Muddock exhibits a command of the detective genre, blending...