Memoirs of Vidocq: Master of CrimeAK Press, 2003 - 370 pages Criminal exploits, secret agent intrigue, and clever -disguises fill the pages of Francois Eugene Vidocq's memoirs. A legendary figure in history, Vidocq is known as the first detective and an inspiration to great writers such as Honore de Balzac, Victor Hugo and Edgar Allen Poe. As a player in the criminal underworld, Vidocq is a master of disguises and an accomplished thief, eventually turning his unlawful talents toward catching criminals as the first French chief of secret police. Playing both sides of the law, Vidocq's life highlights the blurry line between law enforcement and the criminals they pursue. Vidocq has a knack for finding trouble throughout his topsy-turvy life, getting into one hot situation after another, often finding himself behind bars, only to escape the first chance he gets. This book will take you on a whirlwind tour of 1830s France, including the circus stage, pirate ships, prison cells and beautiful women's boudoirs. Vidocq's life story is unforgettable and includes some of the best crime stories and juicy tales ever written. Last year, Gerard Depardieu starred in the French film adaptation of the memoirs, -titled Vidocq. "He preferred the tumultuous life of danger to the contentment of security. His story is one long swashbuckling adventure as he breaks out of jails, pursues actresses, duels to the death, raids the hells of criminals and stalks the Paris night in a thousand disguises."--Philip John Stead, Vidocq, Picaroon of Crime |
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... Quimper , with no question of going . The prolongation of my sojourn gave me the idea of piercing a wall to escape ; but recognizing the impossibility of success , I decided to gain the confidence of the jailer , and perhaps furnish ...
... Quimper to sell vegetables , and I questioned him on the road I was taking ; he gave me to understand that I was on the road to Brest . That was not for me . I made him comprehend that I wanted to go to Rennes , and he showed me a ...
... Quimper ; the others had escaped from the prison at Rochefort . My disguise amused them . When I awoke the next day , I found on my bed new clothes , linen , everything necessary to complete my toilet . Where had the things come from ...