The Clue of the Twisted Candle
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Wallace Edgar
The Clue of the Twisted Candle
DescriptionEdgar Wallace's crime classic The Clue of the Twisted Candle (1917)
The Secret House
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The book of all power
DescriptionThis is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
The Angel of Terror (Classic Reprint)
DescriptionThe Angel oj Terror Chapter ITHE hush of the court, which had been broken when the foreman of the jury returned their verdict, was intensified as the Judge, with a quick glance over his pince-nez at the tall prison er, marshalled his papers 'wi th the precision and method which old men display in tense moments such as these. He gathered them together, white paper and blue and buff and stacked them in a neat heap on a tiny ledge to the left of his desk. Then he took his pen and wrote a few words on a printed paper before him. Another breathless pause and he groped beneath the desk and brought out a small square of black silk and carefully laid it over his white wig. Then he spoke: " J ames Meredith, you have been convicted after a long and patient trial of the awful crime of wilful murder. With the verdict of the jury I am in complete agreement. There is little doubt, after hearing the evidence of the unfortunate lady to whom you were engaged, and vhose evide About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org
Jack O' Judgment (1921)
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Green Rust (Classic Reprint)
DescriptionCHAPTER ITHE PASSING OF JOHN MILLINBORN " T DON'T know whether there's a law that stops my X doing this, Jim; but if there is, you've got to get round it. You're a lawyer and you know the game. You're my pal and the best pal I've had, Jim, and you'll do it for me." The dying man looked up into the old eyes that were watching him with such compassion and read their acquiescence. No greater difference could be imagined than existed between the man on the bed and the slim neat figure who sat by his side. John Millinborn, broad-shouldered, big-featured, a veritable giant in frame and even in his last days suggesting the enormous strength which had been his in his prime, had been an outdoor man, a man of large voice and large capable hands ; James Kitson had been a student from his youth up and had spent his manhood in musty offices, stuffy courts, surrounded by crackling briefs and calf-bound law-books. Yet, between these two men, the millionaire ship-builder and the succe Table of Contents CHAP PAGE; I The Passing of John Millinborn 7; II The Drunken Mr Bealb 14; III Punsonby's Discharge an Employee 24; IV The Letters that were not There 35 V The Man with the Big Head 43; VI Mr Scobbs of Red Horse Valley 50; VII Plain Words from Mr Beale 58; VIII The Crime of the Grand Alliance 67; IX A Crime against the World 74; X A Fruitless Search 85; XI The House near Staines 93; XII Introducing Parson Homo 102; XIII At Deans Folly 109; XIV Mr Beale Suggests Marriage , 116 XV The Good Herr Stardt 9 124; XVI The Pawn Ticket132; XVII The Jew of Cracow 139; 5; CHAP PAGE; XVIII Bridgers Breaks Loose 148; XIX Oliva is Willing156; XX The Marriage163; XXI Beale Sees White169; XXII Hilda Glaum Leads the Way 177; XXIII At the Doctor's Flat 185; XXIV The Green Rust Factory 192 XXV |
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