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Join Dyke Darrel, the tenacious railroad detective, as he delves into a daring train heist and the murder of a close friend. Experience Victorian serial melodrama at its peak!

Originally included with the published edition of Dyke Darell, this is an unrelated novella. Portuguese Viceroy to Goa, Don Garcia brought his daughter and nephew to the wild island. Adventure and melodrama ensue! (Summary by Sibella Denton).

"'It is no use!' she cried, at last, pushing back the mass of thick black hair falling over her white brow; 'I shall never be able to get India by heart, unless I can see the places. I wish papa would let us go reconnoitering amongst the ruined temples and other mysterious buildings; it is so annoying staying here day after day, never seeing anything outside the palace.

Won by Crime is a fast-paced tale of adventure and melodrama. When Don Garcia, the Portuguese Viceroy of Goa, brings his family to a remote island, they are thrust into danger, conspiracy, and unexpected twists. Will justice prevail, or will crime win the day? A thrilling read for fans of classic mystery and action-packed storytelling.