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It's the ultimate plot to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. But when a criminal mastermind finds Scotland Yard detectives sniffing around his tracks, things become far from easy. Hope Joyner, ward of a Mr. Hallet whom she has never met, is in love with Sir Richard Hallowell. Diana Montague, who was once engaged to Sir Richard, now keeps very dubious company - Sir Richard's brother Graham for one. He has just been released from p...

The Melody of Death is a novel about a young man who starts behaving strangely upon hearing a certain melody. The smashing of the great jewel safe of Gilderheim, Pascoe and Company was plainly the work of skilled professionals. At nine-forty in the evening Gilderheim, after classifying the stones, had locked 60, 000 worth of diamonds in the safe. But in spite of the precautions taken against cracksmen, when the office was opened the following ...

Terror Keep is an exceptionally effective and thoroughly entertaining thriller, featuring perhaps the most memorable of all Wallace's heroes, Mr. J. G. Reeder. Reeder is at pains to point out that he is not a detective, which is technically true. He is not a policeman, and has no power to arrest suspects. He works as an investigator of banking crime, particularly forgery. This time detective JG Reeder and his attractive secretary, Margaret Be...

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The Daffodil Mystery is a 1920 thriller novel by the British writer Edgar Wallace. It features the detective Jack Tarling and his Chinese assistant Ling Chu. Wallace cleverly concocts the plot by allowing the audience to play detective and seek out the person behind the elusive murder, while cleverly maneuverer by false assumptions. Abundant with mystery, suspense, and unexpected twists, the novel is sure to mesmerize with its clever style and...

The Clue of the Twisted Candle is a 1918 crime novel by the British writer Edgar Wallace. In this tale, John Lexman, a renowned mystery writer, is drawn into a murder plot by a wealthy benefactor, only to be betrayed and sent to prison. His friend, the Scotland Yard Commissioner T.X. Meredith, tries to prove he was duped into the murder, only to have him escape from prison. Events lead to another murder and a series of surprises. The renowned ...

The Angel of Terror is an almost formulaic crime thriller, but the brilliant characterization and unusual twists and turns make it a gripping read."-Loyal Books "There is a very good reason to read The Angel of Terror: the angel herself. The Angel of Terror aka The Destroying Angel Jack Glover of Rennet, Glover and Simpson does not believe his cousin Meredith killed Bulford. Meredith's father was an eccentric and unless Meredith is married by ...

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From the prolific British author, Edgar Wallace, comes The Dark Eyes of London, a crime novel that has inspired two international films. During his lifetime, Wallace wrote over 900 short stories, over 170 novels, and 18 stage plays. While many of his thrilling tales have left a mark on cinematography, Wallace is most well known for writing "King Kong, " which became hugely popular and is now considered a classic film. Wallace's work has reache...

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Der Fall Stretelli | Das Diamantenklavier | Doktor Kay | Der Selbstmörder | Indizienbeweis - Edgar Wallace ist der Altmeister der Kriminalliteratur. Mit seinen Krimis die intelligent sind und mit überraschenden Wendungen aufwarten, war Wallace Vorbild für Generationen von Thriller-Autoren. Seine Kriminalgeschichten wurden verfilmt und einem Millionenpublikum zugänglich gemacht. Gröls-Klassiker (Edition Werke der Weltliteratur)

Mr. Gilderheim, der bekannte Londoner Juwelier, nimmt Diamanten im Wert von 60.000 Pfund entgegen. Gilderheim ist lange im Geschäft - er weiß um die Anziehungskraft derart großer Summen und lässt die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen drastisch verschärfen. Man möchte schwache Charaktere schließlich nicht unnötig in Versuchung führen. Blöd nur, dass der Safe am nächsten morgen trotzdem leer ist. Eine Person hat den Überfall beobachtet, schweigt aber aus ...

Der Fall Stretelli | Das Diamantenklavier | Doktor Kay | Der Selbstmörder | Indizienbeweis - Edgar Wallace ist der Altmeister der Kriminalliteratur. Mit seinen Krimis die intelligent sind und mit überraschenden Wendungen aufwarten, war Wallace Vorbild für Generationen von Thriller-Autoren. Seine Kriminalgeschichten wurden verfilmt und einem Millionenpublikum zugänglich gemacht. Gröls-Klassiker (Edition Werke der Weltliteratur)

Eine junge Sekretärin, die eine Stelle auf einem unheimlichen Schloss annehmen möchte. Eine Schlossherrin, die eine Hilfsorganisation für entlassene Sträflinge betreibt. Nächtliche Drohanrufe und Mordversuche. Scotland-Yard-Ermittler, die inkognito auftreten - dieser Roman hat alles, was einen intelligenten Edgar Wallace-Roman ausmacht. Gröls-Klassiker (Edition Werke der Weltliteratur)

Eine junge Sekretärin, die eine Stelle auf einem unheimlichen Schloss annehmen möchte. Eine Schlossherrin, die eine Hilfsorganisation für entlassene Sträflinge betreibt. Nächtliche Drohanrufe und Mordversuche. Scotland-Yard-Ermittler, die inkognito auftreten - dieser Roman hat alles, was einen intelligenten Edgar Wallace-Roman ausmacht. Gröls-Klassiker (Edition Werke der Weltliteratur)