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With tramps, gangsters and English nobility, The Northing Tramp is step away from Edgars usual setting. This crime classic jumps right into it with a tramp making a run for the Canadian border after getting married in a drunken slumber. As you meet characters and visual various settings, make sure you dont forget a detail because as the plot twists and turns, youll be flicking back through it to decipher the clever conclusion.

A handsome young man goes missing the night before his wedding-day, along with one million pounds. Detective James Sepping is assigned to the case, assisted by the intrepid Joan Walton, they will soon begin to uncover a trail of bodies leading to a sinister truth. They will tangle with the Prince of Blackmailers, the king of the criminal underworld in their search for the truth and a whole cast of brilliantly developed characters in this detective caper. Typical of Wallace, The Missing Million is fast paced and engaging right till the explosive end., This book is perfect for anyone who loves the mystery of Sherlock.

The old-fashioned Maber and Maber department store is struggling for business. Its not a patch on the modern Attermans store down the street. When Barbara, the goddaughter and secretary to Mr Maber, forges a plan, an unexpected turn of events unfolds. Mr Maber is found dead and Barbara is the prime suspect. Now, its up to Barbara to prove her innocence. But what really happened to Mr Maber and how will Barbara convince the police? A rollicking read full of laughs, Barbara on Her Own is perfect for fans of Richard Osmans The Thursday Murder Club and the runaway hit Knives Out with Daniel Craig.

Someone is losing money. Fast. And when forged notes start to appear, Peter Cliftons hefty riches are called into question. Even his new wife, Jane Leith, cant help but doubt the mans bottomless wealth. But when two inspectors clandestinely enter her room one night searching for clues, theres no telling how a quick witted, clever and tactful woman might react. Packed with suspense and thrills, Edgar Wallaces The Forger is ideal for fans of Inside Man and Now You See Me.

Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong has the dubious honour of being the only UK solicitor to be executed for murder. Herbert Armstrong Poisoner details the courtroom proceedings following his arrest, documented by then-reporter, Edgar Wallace. A grim, true-crime story, it follows two sets of poisonings, one of which proved to be fatal. A gripping account of a trial and the British criminal justice system at the time, this is a superb read for true-crime enthusiasts and fans of The Salisbury Poisonings on Netflix.

In The Daffodil Mystery, Lyne a womanising shop owner sets out to frame a former employee for embezzlement for spurning his crude advances. Before his contrived plan can come to fruition however, he is found murdered in Hyde Park, daffodils strewn across his corpse. Enter renowned Detective Jack Tarling and his ace assistant Ling Chu who are tasked with finding Lynes murderer. Their methods are unusual but they might be just what this case needed. This novel is packed with a stunning ensemble of fantastic characters and brilliant plot twists that continually muddy the water leaving everything in doubt. It is a perfect read for fans of Benedict Cumberbatchs Sherlock or anyone who loves the Detective genre.

The second book in the Sanders of the River series, The People of the River gives us a little more insight into the working of the eponymous Commissioners mind. Wonderfully witty, decidedly facetious, and always irreverent, this is a collection of encounters between Commissioner Sanders and the Nigerian natives under colonial rule. In addition to the vignettes Wallace paints, this serves as a fascinating record of the cultural clash experienced by both the invaders and the oppressed. A superb read for Wallace fans and those with an interest in history, where the lines between fact and fiction are brilliantly blurred.

Set during the First World War, My Adventures, A German Spy in Britain is a collection of short stories narrated by secret agent, Heine.While he might have been sent to London by German Intelligence, intelligence is not his strong point. Armed with a Chilean passport and posing as a reporter for the Chinese New Bureau, the hapless Heine sets about uncovering any secrets he can. However, his natural cowardice and penchant for missing the obvious make his task much harder than necessary. A light-hearted and fun read for fans of the Smithy series.

A classic mystery novel and a cheeky sense of humour are often associated with the works of Conan Doyle, but Edgar Wallaces The Terrible People is just as gripping and inventive as Sherlock Holmes. A gang of criminals return from the dead to haunt an heiress, as they seek to find redemption for crimes they didnt commit. It is a novel which never ages and has remnants of a Gothic horror, as the protagonist attempts to exert revenge on those who have wronged him - his executors.

Mr Chell is a very wealthy man. However, even his money cannot buy him a sense of humour. When he receives a letter demanding thousands of pounds to prevent his imminent kidnap, he must decide whether this is a joke or something more serious. A wry, sly tale, packed with twists and turns and an unexpected ending, Gospel-Truth Mortimer is a rollicking read for fans of Agatha Christie.

Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, Smithy.The second book in the series Smithy Abroad sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy, trying to scheme, connive, and bluff their way out of anything resembling hard graft. However, their plans have a tendency to backfire... A light-hearted and sometimes zany read for fans of humorous historical fiction.

When the Eastbourne Express pulled out of Victoria Station on a bright afternoon in June, Mary Boyd had neither eyes for the glories of the Sussex scenery through which the train was presently flying, nor for the heartening sunshine, nor yet for the other occupant of the carriage in which she sat. For the greater part of an hour he was so immersed in the study of newspapers, that he also seemed oblivious to her presence.

A Deed Of Gift by Edgar Wallace weaves an intricate tale of inheritance, greed, and hidden motives. When a reclusive millionaire unexpectedly bequeaths his vast fortune to a seemingly random individual, it sends shockwaves through his family and the business world. The recipient, baffled by the unexpected windfall, finds themselves embroiled in a mystery that reveals dark secrets and sinister plots. As the truth behind the generous deed unfolds, alliances shift and danger lurks around every corner. Will the newfound heir uncover the true reason behind the gift, or will they become the next victim of a ruthless game of power and deception? Dive into this tantalizing mystery and uncover the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface.