Louis Joseph Vance's 'The Bandbox' transports readers to an America replete with intrigue and the timeless allure of a cleverly woven crime narrative. As Vance unfurls a tale of a pearl necklace cunningly slipped past customs by a crime syndicate, readers encounter a rich tapestry of adventure and suspense. The novel shines in its use of misidentification and detective work, while also weaving rom...