The black gang: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The black gang by H. C. McNeile: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

The First World War is over, but it seems that the hostilities are not. When Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond and his pals discover that foreigners are infiltrating all levels of English society - bribing, blackmailing, and undermining England's democratic tradition - their course is clear. The Black Gang is formed, bent on tracking down the perpetrators of such Bolshevik plots and rescuing their victims. Convinced that these subversive attacks are not isolated incidents, the Black Gang sets a trap to lure the criminal mastermind behind them to England. All is going according to plan until Bulldog Drummond accepts an invitation to tea at the Ritz with a charming American clergyman and his dowdy daughter...
Quick facts about The black gang
- Title: The black gang
- Author: H. C. McNeile
- First published: 1922
- Genre: bulldog drummond (fictional character), sapper, adventurer
- OpenLibrary ID: OL241903W
Where to read The black gang
The black gang by H. C. McNeile is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The black gang about?
The First World War is over, but it seems that the hostilities are not.
Who wrote The black gang?
The black gang was written by H. C. McNeile.
When was The black gang published?
The black gang was first published in 1922.



