The Duke of York's Stepsis a 1929 mystery detective novel by the British writer Henry Wade.[1] It was the first in a series of seven novels featuring the character of Chief Inspector Poole, published during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. The title refers to the steps that connect the Duke of York Column to The Mall in Central London. It is notable for its portrayal of a German Jewish character, a banker who seeks revenge for his mistreatment by murdering a fellow banker.[2] It was well-received by critics and sold well. InThe Observerthe reviewer Gerald Gould wrote "It would be difficult to overpraise it".