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Taxonomy of the Modern Mystery Story
Revisionist History
Depiction of Law Enforcement in the World of Private Detectives
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- The popularity of private detective fiction contributes to the prevailing view of law enforcement as incompetent.
- Law enforcement relies on talented outsiders, like Sherlock Holmes, to catch bad guys.
- Inspector Lester of Scotland Yard is honest and hardworking but lacks imagination.
- Scotland Yard acknowledges that Sherlock Holmes is better at crime-solving than they are.
- The pipe-smoking detective from Baker Street is crucial in keeping London's criminals under control.
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