Mel Hodgkinson

1868. Inspector Drewes is called out to an unidentified dead man. A possible murder. Later that day he accompanys Nunnington to his home to visit with him and to meet his brother, Edward Smythe. Only for them both arrive to find the brother dead. The Inspector and his team investigate.
An interesting mystery, a good solid start to the series.

1869. Inspector Drewes is called to the West Bartonshire Railway Company in a case of suspected fraud. On arriving it is discovered that one of the foremen has been murdered. Drewes investigates both cases.
An interesting murder mystery

1870. A death bed confession by thief Harry Parkes, and heard by ex-constable, now private detective Withers, leads Withers to the office of Inspector Drewes. Where he starts an investigation into jewels thefts and the possible murder of three men. Helped in the case by Withers.
An enyoyable investigation and murder mystery