In the turbulent years leading up to the First World War, Malcolm Hay, an aspiring engineer for the Ukrainian-English Oil Company, finds himself entangled in a web of political intrigue and power plays in the heart of Russia. Amidst the glittering salons of London and the dangerous streets of Kiev, Malcolm crosses paths with the alluring Grand-Duchess Irene Yaroslav. She becomes a pawn in a ruthless game orchestrated by the ambitious Russian prince,...

An excellent crime novel which contains a cunning villain, love, revenge and locked room murder by the master of British thrillers. The hero John Lexman, is a mystery writer, like the author himself, and is married to a lovely woman who hides a secret. The Greek aristocrat, Remington Kara is stunningly handsome and immensely rich and he nurses an unrequited passion for Lexman's wife. When Lexman gets himself into financial problems with an Albanian...

"The Duke in the Suburbs" by Edgar Wallace is a humorous exploration of aristocracy clashing with suburban life. When a duke disguises himself as a commoner, chaos ensues. Wallace weaves a comedic narrative of mistaken identities, social satire, and romance. The story navigates through the absurdities of class distinctions and societal expectations, providing a light-hearted commentary on the clash between tradition and modernity. With wit and charm,...

If you like a villain to be a proper villain then Oberzhon is the genuine article. What a villain! What an adventure! There are crimes for, which no punishment is adequate, offences that the written law cannot efface. When conventional justice fails, The Three Just Men employ their great intellect and cunning. They use their own methods, carry out their own verdicts, which the police were unable or unwilling to carry out. There can be no compromise....

"The Green Rust" by Edgar Wallace is a gripping tale of international intrigue and scientific conspiracy. As Dr. van Heerden unravels a sinister plot involving a deadly chemical, the narrative unfolds with suspense and espionage. Wallace weaves a story of danger, moral dilemmas, and the race to prevent catastrophe. The novel explores the darker aspects of scientific advancements, delving into the consequences of unchecked ambition. With vivid characters...

Excerpt: "Captain Mike Brixan had certain mild and innocent superstitions. He believed, for example, that if he saw a green crow in a field he would certainly see another green crow before the day was out. And when, at the bookstand on Aix la Chapelle station, he saw and purchased a dime novel that was comprehensively intituled "Only an Extra, or the Pride of Hollywood," he was less concerned as to how this thrilling and dog-eared romance came to...

The second installment in the enthralling exploits of Commissioner Sanders, Great Britain's man in colonial Africa Commissioner Sanders should have known better than to go on vacation. He is just a few days from his offices in British West Africa when he receives word from his second in command that trouble, always at a simmer in this jungle outpost, is about to come to a boil. He rushes home, arriving just in time for a meeting of the chiefs of his...

"Bones: Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country" by Edgar Wallace continues the exploits of Commissioner Sanders in colonial Africa. Wallace crafts a thrilling narrative of intrigue, tribal conflicts, and the challenges of maintaining order. As Sanders confronts new adversaries and navigates the complexities of colonial dynamics, the story unfolds with suspense and moral dilemmas. The novel delves into the clash between tradition and...

Thriller de intriga. Narra el hallazgo en la estación londinense de Waterloo de un hombre muerto sin causa aparente, y un desconocido intenta sin éxito apoderarse de la llave que el fallecido lleva en el cuello. Con él son ya dos los cadáveres en los que se ha encontrado una llave similar, lo que lleva al inspector Dick Martin a sospechar de un nexo común. Sus investigaciones le llevan al despacho del abogado Haveloc, administrador de la familia...

"Terror Keep" is a 1927 novel by English writer Edgar Wallace. After narrowly avoiding the wrath of highly-intelligent and arguably-insane villain John Flack, Detective JG Reeder and his secretary, Margaret Belman become locked in a deadly duel with the evil genius. A gripping page-turner, this novel is not to be missed by fans and collectors of detective fiction. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1 April 1875 – 10 February 1932) was an English writer...