This is the unique and personal story written by the great grandson of a former Victorian beat 'Bobby' who progressed through the ranks to eventually become the very first Royal Detective. James Wood, a former 'sharp shooter' in Queen Victoria's mighty Army of the Empire, joined Manchester City Police force to become the youngest ever Superintendent in their history - and was also a highly acclaimed 'thief taker, ' something of a bounty-hunter. For many years around the turn of the century, he helped protect a number of prominent VIP's and several visiting members of the Royal Family, in...