'Paddington' Pollaky 'Paddington' Pollaky Private Detective, The Mysterious Life and Times of the Real Sherlock Holmes Bryan Kesselman History Press2015Paperback240pp Illustrated233x157mm 9780750959742 Product Code: 224568 Details The Victorian sleuth 'Paddington' Pollaky was a contradiction: a man of mystery who craved the limelight; a meddling busybody whose heart was in the r... DetailsBackDetailsThe Victorian sleuth 'Paddington' Pollaky was a contradiction: a man of mystery who craved the limelight; a meddling busybody whose heart was in the right place. This first-ever biography investigates his involvement in the American Civil War, his campaign against sex trafficking and his dogged search for abducted children. It examines his methods – including placing cryptic messages in The Times – and considers whether he was the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot.Read moreRead less publ £12.99now £4.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesBiography (all)BiographyHistoryCrimeTagsBiographySocial services & welfare, criminology