The daughters of the night: Preface by Giancarlo Rossini

By Edgar Wallace

British novelist, playwright and journalist who produced famous detective and suspense novels and was in his day the "king" of the modern thriller. Wallace's literary output - 175 books, 24 plays and countless articles and review sketches - undermined his reputation as a fresh and original writer.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Real
• Release date: Sep 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9791220851732

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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