The Adventure of the Amateur Commission Agent
The Adventure of the Amateur Commission Agent is a short story written by Grant Allen in 1893. It tells the tale of a young man who becomes involved in a dangerous and mysterious case involving stolen jewels and a criminal mastermind. The story is set in London and features a cast of colorful characters, including a detective named Inspector Winters.
By Grant Allen · First published 1893 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Comedy · 8,685 words
First lines
My eccentric American had assured me that if I won the great race for him I need not be 'skeert' lest he should fail to treat me well; and to do him justice, I must admit that he kept his word magnanimously. While we sat at lunch in the cosy hotel at Limburg he counted out and paid me in hand the fifty good gold pieces he had promised me. 'Whether these Deutschers fork out my twenty thousand marks or not,' he said, in his brisk way, 'it don't much matter. I shall get the contract, and I shall hev gotten the adver_tize_ment!'
'Why do you start your bicycles in Germany, though? ' I asked, innocently. 'I should have thought myself there was so much a better chance of selling them in England.'
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Romance
- Length: 8,685 words
- Structure: 1 section, 158 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative revolves around uncovering the true identity of a con artist, which is a central element of mystery fiction.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey across Europe, encountering various challenges and opportunities, characteristic of adventure stories.
- Comedy — The story includes humorous elements, such as the protagonist's witty interactions and the absurdity of certain situations.
- Crime — The plot involves criminal activities, including deception and attempted theft, which are key aspects of crime fiction.
Tags
mystery · detective · crime · suspense · adventure · investigation · amateur sleuth · plot twist · intrigue · fiction · short story · British literature