Edgar Wallace

On the Spot (eBook, ePUB)

Unraveling the Shadows of Post-War London: A Gripping Tale of Betrayal, Corruption, and Revenge

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Edgar Wallace's 'On the Spot' is a gripping crime novel that delves into the underbelly of society, exploring themes of corruption, betrayal, and revenge. Written in a fast-paced and suspenseful style, Wallace's work is considered a classic example of early 20th-century crime fiction. The novel is set against the backdrop of post-World War I London, providing a vivid depiction of the city's seedy alleys and criminal underworld. Wallace's descriptive prose and intricate plotting keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout the story. As a former journalist, Edgar Wallace drew inspiration from his own experiences covering crime and scandal. His deep understanding of human nature and the criminal mind shines through in 'On the Spot,' making it a compelling and insightful read for fans of the genre. Wallace's prolific writing career and unique storytelling abilities have cemented his reputation as a master of detective fiction. I highly recommend 'On the Spot' to readers who enjoy mystery and crime novels with a classic twist. Edgar Wallace's thrilling narrative and expertly crafted plot will keep you guessing until the final page, making this book a must-read for any enthusiast of the genre.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 147
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338098221
• Artikelnr.: 64078417

Autorenporträt

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) was an English writer. Born into poverty as an illegitimate London child, Wallace left school at age 12. He joined the army at age 21 and was a war correspondent during the Second Boer War, for Reuters and the Daily Mail. Struggling with debt, he left South Africa, returned to London and began writing thrillers to raise income, publishing books including The Four Just Men (1905). Drawing on his time as a reporter in the Congo, covering the Belgian atrocities, Wallace serialized short stories in magazines such as The Windsor Magazine and later published collections such as Sanders of the River (1911). He signed with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921 and became an internationally recognized author. Wallace was such a prolific writer that one of his publishers claimed that a quarter of all books in England were written by him. As well as journalism, Wallace wrote screen plays, poetry, historical non-fiction, 18 stage plays, 957 short stories and over 170 novels, 12 in 1929 alone. More than 160 films have been made of Wallace's work. He is remembered for the creation of King Kong, as a writer of 'the colonial imagination', for the J. G. Reeder detective stories and for The Green Archer serial. He sold over 50 million copies of his combined works in various editions, and The Economist describes him as "one of the most prolific thriller writers of [the 20th] century."