The Clue of the Twisted Candle

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Clue of the Twisted Candle" by Edgar Wallace is a detective novel written during the early 20th century. The story introduces John Lexman, a writer of mystery novels, who finds himself embroiled in a real murder investigation that blends elements of intrigue with personal tensions. As Lexman navigates his financial troubles and complex relationships, especially involving the charismatic but potentially dangerous Greek, Remington Kara, the scene is set for a series of events that blur the lines between fiction and reality. The opening of the novel places Lexman in a rain-soaked landscape on a walk to his home, where he reflects on his life and recent encounters, including a troublesome meeting with a moneylender named Vassalaro. Lexman's sense of unease grows as he learns of Kara's unexpected visit to his wife, Grace. The narrative quickly escalates into tension when Vassalaro, armed and angry, corners Lexman, leading to a deadly confrontation that results in Vassalaro's death and subsequent chaos in Lexman's life. As the story unfolds, it is clear that the characters must grapple with betrayal, looming dangers, and the weight of secrets that threaten to unravel their lives completely. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clue_of_the_Twisted_Candle

Release date is 2001-06-01