Edgar Wallace A Short Autobiography

An incredible autobiography of Edgar Wallace, the British novelist, playwright, and journalist who was an enormously popular writer of detective and suspense stories. Wallace basically created the modern "thriller". His works in this genre have complicated but well-developed plots and are known for their thrilling climaxes.

This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1926 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'People - A Short Autobiography' is a non-fiction work by this pioneer of detective fiction. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, Wallace went into the military. He served in the Royal West Kent Regiment in England and then as part of the Medical Staff Corps stationed in South Africa. Whilst in the Balkans covering the Russo-Japanese War, Wallace found the inspiration for The Four Just Men, published in 1905. Over the rest of his life, Wallace produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. These were largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combined a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence.

This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1943 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Edgar Wallace Reader of Mystery and Adventure' is a collection of short stories that include 'On the Witney Road', 'The Pick-Up', 'Kid Glove Harry', and many more. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, Wallace went into the military. He served in the Royal West Kent Regiment in England and then as part of the Medical Staff Corps stationed in South Africa. Whilst in the Balkans covering the Russo-Japanese War, Wallace found the inspiration for The Four Just Men, published in 1905. Over the rest of his life, Wallace produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. These were largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combined a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence.

This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1928 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Elegant Edward' is a collection of short stories that feature the escapades of a crook and his attempts to commit the perfect crime. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, Wallace went into the military. He served in the Royal West Kent Regiment in England and then as part of the Medical Staff Corps stationed in South Africa. Whilst in the Balkans covering the Russo-Japanese War, Wallace found the inspiration for The Four Just Men, published in 1905. Over the rest of his life, Wallace produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. These were largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combined a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence.

A collection of short stories that revolve around Scotland Yard detective, Mr. Rater. The book contains: The Orator - The Mind-Readers - The Old Lady Who Changed Her Mind - The Sunningdale Murder - A Bank and a Secretary - The Man Next Door - The Sirius Man - The Couper Buckle - The Case of Freddie Vane - The Guy from Memphis - The Detective Who Talked - The Fall of Mr. Rater