{"product_id":"the-dorrington-deed-box-9781513280783","title":"The Dorrington Deed-Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eComprised of six short works of fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Dorrington Deed-Box\u003c\/i\u003e follows a London-based private detective named Horace Dorrington. Motivated by profit, Dorrington will do whatever it takes to catch criminals-even if that means killing them. This immoral and dishonest behavior extends to his clients as well, as Dorrington will manipulate anyone he can into hiring him. Outwardly polite, even-tempered and charming, Dorrington is socially pleasant but professionally corrupt. Told through the perspective of James Rigby, Dorrington's latest client, \u003ci\u003eThe Dorrington Deed-Box\u003c\/i\u003e begins when Rigby and Dorrington meet on a train. After appealing to Rigby's paranoia, Dorrington gets hired to save Rigby from a threat that the detective mostly made up. However, as Rigby's narration follows the private detective through his cases, it is impossible not to be fascinated with the way Dorrington works. As he solves crimes, recovers stolen items, outsmarts scammers and exposes crooked businesses, Dorrington is unafraid to get his hands dirty. He is willing to intimidate, steal, or dispose of anything and anyone standing in the way of a resolved case. Originally published in the midst of the detective fiction craze, spearheaded by the \u003ci\u003eSherlock Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e creator Arthur Conan Doyle, \u003ci\u003eThe Dorrington Deed-Box\u003c\/i\u003e by Arthur Morrison is a collection of work that celebrates an anti-hero detective. Featuring a variety of clever and interesting works of short fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Dorrington Deed-Box\u003c\/i\u003e adds a unique and dark twist to detective fiction. With film and television adaptations and allusions, Arthur Morrison's \u003ci\u003eThe Dorrington Deed-Box\u003c\/i\u003e and its protagonist, Horace Dorrington, have earned a place in pop culture, remaining fun and riveting to contemporary audiences. This edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Dorrington Deed-Box\u003c\/i\u003e by Arthur Morrison now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Dorrington Deed-Box\u003c\/i\u003e creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original wit and intrigue of Arthur Morrison's work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorrison, Arthur:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Morrison\u003c\/b\u003e (1863-1945) was an English writer and journalist known for his authentic portrayal of London's working class and his detective stories. His most popular work is \u003ci\u003eA Child of the Jago \u003c\/i\u003e, a gripping work that fictionalizes a misfortunate area of London that Morrison was familiar with. Starting his writing career as a reporter, Morrison worked his way up the ranks of journalism, eventually becoming an editor. Along with his work as a journalist and author, Morrison was also a Japanese art collector, and published several works on the subject. After his death in 1945, Morrison left his art collection to the British Museum, with whom he had a close relationship with. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862015643922,"sku":"9781513280783","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9ccd5c2f-00c7-4a31-b457-cce04750b239.jpg?v=1737610374","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-dorrington-deed-box-9781513280783","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}