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In 1920s London, a mysterious informant - known only as the Squealer - is systematically betraying London's criminal class to the authorities, leaving a trail of murder and mayhem in his wake. Then an attempt is made on the life of Chief Inspector Barrabal of Scotland Yard, as the unexpected twists and turns hurtle towards a startling conclusion.From the golden age of detective fiction, Edgar Wallace was a prolific author with over 170 novels to his credit, including King Kong. More than 160 films have been made of his works, and a publisher once claimed that a quarter of all books read in ...

O Livro de Rute é parte do Antigo Testamento. Ele conta como Rute, uma mulher moabita, aceitou o deus de Israel. (Summary by Leni)

It is early twentieth century England and all is not well. Innocent citizens are found murdered by an apparent snake bite accredited to a diabolical villain named Dr. Oberzohn. The infamous Dr. Oberzohn has designs on a fortune coming into the hands of a fair damsel. Hoping to come to the rescue is a team of vigilantes called the Three Just Men. What ensues is an intriguing battle between good and evil. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

Edgar Wallace, perhaps best known for creating King Kong, wrote dozens of novels. The Green Rust, his twelfth crime novel, is one of three books he published in 1919. It begins at the English home of the severely ill American millionaire, John Millinborn. With him are his best friend, Kitson, and a local doctor, the Dutch (or is he?) van Heerden. He is murdered in the first chapter, having just left his fortune to his niece, Oliva, whom he has never met. Before he dies, he asks Kitson to find and watch over Oliva. (Introduction by Kirsten Wever)

Saul Arthur Mann is a meticulous and eccentric individual. His life revolves around the gathering of every fact and statistic he can possibly acquire. As a consultant to the police, he is often called upon as a trusted and reliable resource. When a case of murder and fraud arises with regard to a local millionaire, he gladly offers his assistance but even he cannot always be sure of what he will discover. “The Man Who Knew” is a story full of mystery, love and revelation. (Summary by Howard Skyman)

When Dick Staines graduated the University of Cambridge without family connections or inherited wealth, he decides to put his honours science degree in the service of Scotland Yard, where he is marked for rapid promotion. Ten years later, and Detective Inspector Richard Staines is confronted by a murder from his past, involving a doppelgänger and a mysterious thumbprint. From the golden age of detective fiction, Edgar Wallace was a prolific author with over 170 novels to his credit, including King Kong. More than 160 films have been made of his works, and a publisher once claimed that a ...

In this story, a small village in rural England is the unlikely site of multiple mysterious goings-on. Dick Gordon, a young public prosecutor, and a determined police officer named Elk are on the trail of a secret society called the Frogs. Their leader is a diabolical master criminal simply known as “The Frog”. There are further interesting subplots involving the family of a pretty young lady whom Dick Gordon finds very attractive. There are plenty of other characters and a few delightful twists! - Summary by Howard Skyman

Dick Martin is on his last day on the job at Scotland Yard, having planned to retire early due to an inheritance windfall, when he becomes entangled in a strange and convoluted mystery involving a missing heir, a stolen library book, vivisection, a series of murders and a mysterious tomb with a complicated and unique set of locks, the keys of which have been scattered to the winds. But as the pieces start to come together, what seems at first a series of odd and random coincidences begin to add up to a sinister plot to seize a fortune! (Summary by Ben Tucker)

A millionaire is taken suddenly ill, and sensing his mortality, he asks his attorney to do him one last favor—to find and secretly watch over his missing niece, the daughter of his profligate deceased sister. This niece at the appropriate time would become heir to his millions. However, the millionaire is mysteriously murdered, stabbed to death in his sick bed. Oliva Cresswell, the unsuspecting niece, has been a cashier in a large West End store for five years when she meets a Mr. Beale, a self-described wheat merchant, is attacked in her flat and rescued by this Mr. Beale, is offered a job ...

El crimen del padre Amaro (título original portugués O Crime do Padre Amaro: cenas da vida devota) es una novela del escritor portugués Eça de Queirós publicada en 1875, considerada la primera novela portuguesa del realismo. Causó una gran polémica en el momento de su publicación por su denuncia de la hipocresía social y religiosa. La traducción de Valle-Inclán se sitúa entre 1901 y 1902. La editorial Maucci, muy interesada en la obra de Eça de Queiroz, negoció en Lisboa y cerró el acuerdo para la publicación de esta obra. Anteriormente, había aparecido traducida ...

A história começa com o sequestro de um médico – Dr.*** – e de seu amigo escritor – F... O rapto, realizado por quatro mascarados, ocorre na estrada de Sintra. O Dr.*** e o seu companheiro são levados para uma misteriosa casa, onde se encontrava o cadáver estrangeiro. Sabendo que um deles era médico, os raptores pretendiam verificar se, de facto, o homem estava morto. Entretanto, são surpreendidos pela entrada de um jovem – A.M.C., que viria a esclarecer todo o mistério. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (April 1, 1875–February 10, 1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, more than any other author.In the 1920s, one of Wallace's publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him. He is most famous today as the co-creator of "King Kong", writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story "King Kong" (1933) credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was ...

¿Qué harías si te dijesen que solo con desear la muerte de un desconocido heredarías al instante una fabulosa fortuna? Esa es la hipótesis que desarrolla este cuento largo o novela corta de gran narrador portugués, que actualiza y enriquece el mito de Fausto. En las siguientes páginas conoceremos cómo Teodoro, modesto funcionario, afronta semejante dilema. Ten cuidado con lo que deseas...porque puedes conseguirlo (Introducción por Epachuko)

In the atmosphere of political turmoil before the First World War it seemed there were villains, spies and anarchists around every corner. Some believed that the normal avenues of Law and Order were not well enough equipped to deal with such miscreants, but there are four just men who keep a vigil. Foreign Secretary Sir Philip Ramon receives a letter signed 'Four Just Men': “The Bill that you are about to pass into law is an unjust one …". This group of men is notorious and feared as they have already brought retribution to those believed guilty of crimes but are outside the reach of the ...

Um ser misterioso, propõe a Teodoro um dilema terrível: tocar uma campainha mágica e matar, à distância e de imediato, o riquíssimo Mandarim Ti Chin-Fu, que vivia nos confins da China. Este simples gesto faria dele o herdeiro e senhor de uma imensa fortuna! (Sumário por L.S.B.Seabra)

Jorge e Luísa são um jovem casal lisboeta burguês do século dezanove. A vida corre-lhes bem na monotonia do seu dia a dia. um dia Jorge tem de partir em viagem para o Alentejo e Luísa fica sozinha enfadada e em melancolia pela ausência do marido. É nessa altura que chega do brasil o primo bazilio, antigo amor de Luísa que vai reconquistar o seu coração e arruinar a sua vida. - (Sumário por L.S.B.Seabra)

A ghost story and love story all at once, set in medieval Portugal. Don Ruy is in love with Dona Leonor, but her husband has guessed his feelings and hatches a plan. Don Ruy rides right into a trap, but on the way, a dead man joins him and saves his life. - Summary by Carolin

A Relíquia é um romance do escritor português Eça de Queirós, publicado em 1887. Uma de suas obras mais irreverentes e mais fantasiosas, "A Relíquia"pode ser lida como uma sátira ao catolicismo em Portugal, ou, mais amplamente, ao conservadorismo, através das memórias do narrador Teodorico Raposo, que, para herdar a fortuna da tia velha e solteirona, vive uma vida dupla: extremamente católico e devoto para a família, mas um ébrio galanteador junto aos amigos. Como prova cabal de sua devoção, Teodorico empreende a longa viagem de Portugal à Terra Santa como representante da tia, ...

O Defunto é um conto de Eça de Queirós, considerado sua melhor incursão pela literatura gótica ou fantástica. A história se passa em 1474 na cidade de Segóvia e conta a história da paixão de D. Rui de Cardenas, devoto de Nossa Senhora do Pilar, por Dona Leonor, esposa de um fidalgo local, muito ciumento, que a mantém trancada em casa. O marido ciumento, ao perceber o interesse de D.Rui, prepara uma armadilha para o amante, que é interpelado em meio caminho pelo defunto de um enforcado, que o auxilia em sua aventura sobrenatural. - Summary by Leni

Detective mystery story set in London, with some romance, and intriguing plot. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson