Not a Pukka Gentleman

In the fifth installment of Malcolm Archibald's 19th-century detective series, Sergeant Watters faces the challenge of managing three complex cases, including poisonings, child kidnappings, and peculiar clock-related mysteries, against the backdrop of a bustling Dundee. As the investigation intensifies, the arrival of a circus and a raid on an illegal gambling den add further tension, with crucial assistance from Dr. Beaton. The story weaves a compelling historical mystery centered on the struggles of impoverished children and the enigmatic figures crossing Watters's path.