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    The Clue of the Twisted Candle
    The Clue of the Twisted Candle
    The Clue of the Twisted Candle
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    The Clue of the Twisted Candle

    By Edgar Wallace

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    Edgar Wallace was a late 19th and early 20th century war correspondent, but he's best known today for his mystery novels, especially the J.G. Reeder series.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKrill Press
    Release dateJan 29, 2016
    ISBN9781518384912
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    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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