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Set in London in 1911, the narrative intertwines the lives of two safecrackers and Gilbert Standerton, whose wedding day reveals his wife's mercenary intentions. As Gilbert grapples with betrayal, a haunting melody triggers his descent into a life of crime. The story explores themes of disillusionment and the duality of human nature, all while showcasing Edgar Wallace's compelling narrative style. The novel, originally published in 1915, has been adapted into a silent film, highlighting its enduring appeal in crime fiction.
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The Melody of Death, Edgar Wallace
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2021
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- Titul
- The Melody of Death
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Edgar Wallace
- Vydavatel
- Mint Editions
- Rok vydání
- 2021
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9781513208732
- Série
- Štítky
- Beletrie, Detektivky & Thriller, Detektivky, Klasika
- Původní název
- Melody of death
- Anotace
- Set in London in 1911, the narrative intertwines the lives of two safecrackers and Gilbert Standerton, whose wedding day reveals his wife's mercenary intentions. As Gilbert grapples with betrayal, a haunting melody triggers his descent into a life of crime. The story explores themes of disillusionment and the duality of human nature, all while showcasing Edgar Wallace's compelling narrative style. The novel, originally published in 1915, has been adapted into a silent film, highlighting its enduring appeal in crime fiction.