The Gaunt Stranger - Wallace, Edgar
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THE GAUNT STRANGER Henry Arthur Milton is the gaunt stranger, better known throughout the haunts of London as The Ringer ... and a master of disguise. His former partner in crime is the arrogant lawyer Lewis Meister. Meister set him up, sent him to prison; then he escaped to Australia. But The Ringer has returned and now he's back with only one thing on his mind-revenge! While the Ringer keeps his eye on Meiser, Inspector Wemberly is watching out for Meister's secretary, Mary. He doesn't trust Meister's intentions-nor his unsavory reputation. Did Meister send up The Ringer? All Wemberly knows…mehr

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THE GAUNT STRANGER Henry Arthur Milton is the gaunt stranger, better known throughout the haunts of London as The Ringer ... and a master of disguise. His former partner in crime is the arrogant lawyer Lewis Meister. Meister set him up, sent him to prison; then he escaped to Australia. But The Ringer has returned and now he's back with only one thing on his mind-revenge! While the Ringer keeps his eye on Meiser, Inspector Wemberly is watching out for Meister's secretary, Mary. He doesn't trust Meister's intentions-nor his unsavory reputation. Did Meister send up The Ringer? All Wemberly knows is that he trusts the motivations of The Ringer more than he does Meister, particularly as regards Mary.
Autorenporträt
Edgar Wallace was an English writer, born on April 1, 1875, in Greenwich, London. His literary career unfolded in the early 20th century, and Wallace became one of the most prolific writers of his time, credited with penning 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles and short stories. Although he embarked on varied occupational paths, including serving as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War, it was his writing that cemented his legacy. Wallace's works span across genres, with a penchant for crime, thriller, and detective novels that resonated with his readers' appetite for suspense and drama. His skill lay in crafting gripping narratives with intricately plotted storylines such as 'The Gaunt Stranger' (1925), which later became well-known as 'The Ringer'. This particular novel exemplified his mastery in the crime genre and showcased his ability to weave mystery and tension into a compelling read. Wallace's innovative approach to characterization and his fast-paced, dialogue-driven style captured the imaginations of a vast audience, making him one of the most widely read writers in the 1920s and 1930s. Despite his passing on February 10, 1932, in Beverly Hills, California, Edgar Wallace's works remain influential in the canon of English thriller literature.