The Just Men of Cordova (eBook, ePUB) - Wallace, Edgar
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The man who sat at the marble-topped table of the Café of the Great Captain—if I translate the sign aright—was a man of leisure. A tall man, with a trim beard and grave grey eyes that searched the street absently as though not quite certain of his quest. He sipped a coffee con leche and drummed a little tune on the table with his slender white hands. He was dressed in black, which is the conventional garb in Spain, and his black cloak was lined with velvet. His cravat was of black satin, and his well-fitting trousers were strapped under his pointed boots, in the manner affected by certain caballero.…mehr

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The man who sat at the marble-topped table of the Café of the Great Captain—if I translate the sign aright—was a man of leisure. A tall man, with a trim beard and grave grey eyes that searched the street absently as though not quite certain of his quest. He sipped a coffee con leche and drummed a little tune on the table with his slender white hands.
He was dressed in black, which is the conventional garb in Spain, and his black cloak was lined with velvet. His cravat was of black satin, and his well-fitting trousers were strapped under his pointed boots, in the manner affected by certain caballero.
Autorenporträt
Edgar Wallace, born Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace on April 1, 1875, in Greenwich, London, was a prolific British writer and journalist known for his detective and suspense novels. Over the course of his career, Wallace published over 170 books, including 'The Just Men of Cordova'(1917), which is part of his acclaimed series featuring 'The Four Just Men'. Renowned for his fast-paced storytelling and engaging plots, Wallace's work in the thriller genre was characterized by unexpected twists and turns that captivated readers worldwide. His literary style often involved intricate plotting and the theme of justice, which is central to 'The Just Men of Cordova', where the protagonists are vigilantes delivering their brand of justice. Despite receiving little formal education, Wallace showed a natural flair for writing, initially reporting on crime and military affairs before transitioning to fiction. Edgar Wallace's contribution to crime and adventure fiction had a significant influence on the development of the thriller genre during the early 20th century. Wallace passed away suddenly from undiagnosed diabetes in Hollywood in 1932, while working on the screenplay for 'King Kong', a testament to his wide-ranging creative talents. Today, Wallace is remembered not only for his extensive bibliography but also for his role in shaping the modern crime thriller.