The Despatch-Rider
Written by Edgar Wallace
Narrated by Anne Dover
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About this audiobook
A story from The Prisoner’s Defence, a collection of First World War short stories. Women’s contribution to the war effort was constantly changing and "The Despatch-Rider" follows one young woman’s determination to contribute in a practical way.
Edgar Wallace
Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a London-born writer who rose to prominence during the early twentieth century. With a background in journalism, he excelled at crime fiction with a series of detective thrillers following characters J.G. Reeder and Detective Sgt. (Inspector) Elk. Wallace is known for his extensive literary work, which has been adapted across multiple mediums, including over 160 films. His most notable contribution to cinema was the novelization and early screenplay for 1933’s King Kong.
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