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>From: ninposamurai <
ninposamurai@yahoo.com>
>
>Hi. I recently read about,Paul Feval,in,Shadowmen by
Jean-Marc and
>Randy Lofficier.I don't think i've heard of
him,before. I was surprised
>to learn that he wrote the first detective novel,John
Devil,in
>1862,according to the book. They say his work was
noir.Anyone read
>any,of his books? Thanks. --------------- Jeff
Brown
I've read a few, and while they're enjoyable Victorian pulp
fun, I don't really think they meet the qualifications--mine,
at least--of noir. But they are definitely worth seeking
out.
jess
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