Publisher's Synopsis
The Constable of St. Nicholas is a novel written by Edwin Lester Linden Arnold and published in 1894. The story is set in the medieval town of St. Nicholas, where the constable, or chief law enforcement officer, is responsible for maintaining order and justice. The protagonist of the story is the young and brave constable, who is tasked with investigating a series of crimes that have been committed in the town.As the constable delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that the crimes are linked to a powerful and wealthy merchant, who is using his influence to evade justice. The constable must use all his skills and resources to bring the merchant to justice and restore order to the town.Along the way, the constable also faces personal challenges, including a love interest and a rival for his position. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and justice, set against the backdrop of a medieval town. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political structures of the time, as well as the challenges faced by those tasked with upholding the law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.