The River Of Stars - Wallace, Edgar
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The river of stars presents a layered narrative that blends colonial ambition, deception, and the seduction of treasure into a high-stakes pursuit. At its core lies the legend of a vanished African diamond mine whose mystery continues to provoke obsession and risk. The story opens with the haunting legacy of a failed expedition, leaving behind only fearsome tales and a single unhinged survivor. From this grim past emerges a new generation drawn into its shadows. A recently freed convict, sharp-witted and socially agile, maneuvers between the criminal underground and the world of financiers and…mehr

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The river of stars presents a layered narrative that blends colonial ambition, deception, and the seduction of treasure into a high-stakes pursuit. At its core lies the legend of a vanished African diamond mine whose mystery continues to provoke obsession and risk. The story opens with the haunting legacy of a failed expedition, leaving behind only fearsome tales and a single unhinged survivor. From this grim past emerges a new generation drawn into its shadows. A recently freed convict, sharp-witted and socially agile, maneuvers between the criminal underground and the world of financiers and heirs entangled in the tale. His charm and calculation make him both dangerous and appealing as he becomes central to unraveling the mine s secrets. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of social contrasts London s streets echo with schemes and suspicions as new alliances form and break. Each character s motive, whether greed, guilt, or redemption, deepens the tension. As clues to the lost map emerge, danger escalates. The story unfolds with urgency and cunning, exploring how past ambitions reverberate through deceit and discovery, where legends incite action, and integrity is often measured by survival rather than virtue.
Autorenporträt
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was a British writer known for his contributions to sensational genres like detective stories, gangster novels, adventure tales, and science fiction. He was born on April 1, 1875, in Greenwich, London, to a poor family and was raised as an illegitimate child. Wallace left school at the age of 12 and began working in various jobs before finding his way into journalism. His early life was marked by hardship, but he soon found success as a writer, contributing not only novels but also plays, screenplays, and short stories. Wallace is best remembered for his detective and crime fiction, including the creation of The Green Archers and the introduction of the character King Kong to cinema. His works were marked by suspense, high tension, and complex characters. He was married twice, first to Ivy Maude Caldecott, with whom he had a son and daughter, and later to Ethel Violet King. Wallace passed away on February 10, 1932, at the age of 56 in Beverly Hills, California.