Edgar Wallace

The Traitor's Gate (eBook, ePUB)

Intrigue and Betrayal in 20th-Century London

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Traitor's Gate," Edgar Wallace unfolds a gripping tale steeped in intrigue and betrayal, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London. Renowned for his suspenseful storytelling, Wallace employs a fast-paced narrative style, weaving together rich descriptions and sharp dialogue that capture the atmospheric tension of the period. The novel engages with themes of loyalty and treachery, positioning its characters within a fabric of political machinations and personal vendettas, embodying the quintessential elements of the British thriller genre that thrived in his time. Edgar Wallace was a prolific writer and a pioneering figure in the mystery and crime fiction genres. Born in 1875, his diverse experiences as a wartime correspondent and the author of countless works informed his storytelling prowess. His background in journalism honed his skills in depicting vivid characters and dynamic plots, making him a critical figure in shaping the conventions of modern crime literature. "The Traitor's Gate" reflects his acute understanding of human nature and societal structures, revealing the complexities of moral choices amid external pressures. Readers seeking a thrilling literary journey will find "The Traitor's Gate" a compelling exploration of human motives and the shadows of betrayal. Wallace's unique blend of suspense and character-driven storytelling ensures that this novel is not only a captivating read but also a significant contribution to the crime fiction canon. Dive into this riveting narrative, and experience the timeless tension that marks Wallace's distinguished oeuvre.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 157
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338098320
• Artikelnr.: 64076599

Autorenporträt

British author Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace lived from 1 April 1875 to 10 February 1932. Wallace, a 12-year-old illegitimate kid from London who was born into poverty, quit school. He joined the military at the age of 21. He covered the Second Boer War for Reuters and the Daily Mail. At the age of 46, he passed very abruptly from untreated diabetes while the first draught of King Kong (1933) was being written. It's been said that Wallace wrote one-fourth of all literature in England. His works have been adapted into more than 160 movies. He is famous for writing ""the colonial imagination,"" the J. G. Reeder detective novels, and The Green Archer serial in addition to his work on King Kong. The Economist referred to him as ""one of the most prolific thriller writers of [the 20th] century"" in 1997 despite the fact that the vast majority of his books are no longer in print in the UK but are still popular in Germany. He sold more than 50 million copies of his combined works in various editions. The Edgar Wallace Story, a 50-minute German television documentary, was produced in 1963 and starred his son Bryan Edgar Wallace.