- Paperback: 220 pages
- Publisher: Dodo Press (March 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1409962571
- ISBN-13: 978-1409962571
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,702,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Edgar Wallace was born in Yarmouth, Greenwich, Norfolk. His biological parents were actors Richard Horatio Edgar (who never knew of his existence) and Mary Jane "Polly" Richards, nee Blair. Known as Richard Freeman, Edgar had a happy childhood, forming an especially close bond with 20-year-old Clara Freeman who became like a second mother to him. His foster-father George Freeman was an honourable and kind man and determined to ensure Richard received a good education. He is most famous today as the co-creator of "King Kong", writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story "King Kong" (1933) credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. His other works include: The Angel of Terror (1922), The Clue of the Twisted Candle (1916), and The Daffodil Mystery (1920).
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I enjoyed this collection of vignets, Aug 1 2010
By andiesenji - Published on Amazon.com
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I enjoyed these short stories. The writer was adept at painting a work picture that put one right into the setting.A fun read for those who love the classic mysteries from the early 20th century.
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bones in london, Sep 6 2010
By Robin Cheatham - Published on Amazon.com
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Love the character. Love the tales. Don't love the ability to not easily go from tale to tale. Otherwise no complaints at all.
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Interesting set of short stories, April 29 2011
By Jetpack - Published on Amazon.com
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Bones is an interesting character, as he alternatively stumbles into money succuess, or understands the con.I'm not sure how I would classify them, as they aren't really crime or mysteries. Definitely closer to crime, but I would more call them personal interest stories.
Get the free Kindle version and give them a try. Bones definitely has an interesting mode of speech.
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