- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Dales Large Print Books; Large Print edition edition (July 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1842622188
- ISBN-13: 978-1842622186
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 331 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,191,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The 4.15 from Victoria to Lewes had been held up at Three Bridges in consequence of a derailment and, though John Lexman was fortunate enough to catch a belated connection to Beston Tracey, the wagonette which was the sole communication between the village and the outside world had gone. Read the first page
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The 4.15 from Victoria to Lewes had been held up at Three Bridges in consequence of a derailment and, though John Lexman was fortunate enough to catch a belated connection to Beston Tracey, the wagonette which was the sole communication between the village and the outside world had gone. Read the first page
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The Clue of the Twisted Candle, July 27 2008
By Albert Silverstein - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Clue of the Twisted Candle (Paperback)
This thriller by Edgar Wallace is a perfect example of the Edwardian era's suspense novels which were the most popular form of fiction after the pulp romances of that time. It depends upon twists and turns and unexpected surprises and keeps the reader wondering what's next. It also includes an unflappable hero and a thoroughly despicable villain (an Albanian aristocrat with an unlimited thirst for power and honor). Reading it today is a lot of fun and gives one a sense of that bygone era.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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A great one read mystery novel, April 4 2011
By Jetpack - Published on Amazon.com
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This is a review of the free Kindle version.The name didn't impress me too much, but to give you an idea of how good this story was, I read it in one sitting and ignore Poirot on the television for it.
The police detective is, for lack of a better phrase, the Black Ops member of Scotland Yard. If you need a place burgled, he's the one to talk to.
The villain is interesting and unusual. When he explains his motivation, it seems quite appropriate for the character.
The story takes place over years, very unusual for this type of story. Also, the trial isn't covered at all.
Easy to recommend for any mystery fan.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A Very Good Read, Sep 1 2011
By JanRemarque - Published on Amazon.com
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The Clue of the Twisted Candle is a mystery in which the main character, John Lexman, is a writer of murder mysteries. Lexman, a happily married man, has financial problems brought on by following bad advice and from borrowing money from a man who is a more than shady character.Lexman is subsequently and ingeniously framed for the murder of the money lender.
This not an uncommon plot but the story that fleshes out that plot is thorough, detailed, feasible, and very well-written.
I find the lack of modern technology in the book refreshing and I look forward to reading more books by Edgar Wallace.
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