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Wallace, Edgar
1875
1932
Wallace, Richard Horatio Edgar
Fogarty, Thomas
1873
1938
Fogarty, Thomas J.
The Other Man
Extended version of The Nine Bears.
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nine_Bears
Al Haines
"The Other Man" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a foggy London, introducing us to an array of characters entwined in a web of intrigue, including a young street messenger who plays a crucial role in the unfolding drama. The central conflicts revolve around financial schemes, personal relationships, and a tense atmosphere surrounding the mysterious Count Poltavo. At the start of the narrative, we are immersed in a dense London fog, where a young boy selling violets engages with a couple, hinting at deeper connections and secrets. As the scene transitions to the opera house, we meet Doris, who expresses her fascination with the street's adventures, and her father, Mr. Grayson, who soon falls ill and leaves abruptly, setting off a chain of events that suggests something far more sinister at play. The characters are vividly portrayed, with underlying tensions emerging, particularly in the romantic rivalry between Cord Van Ingen and Count Poltavo, further complicated by Mr. Grayson's mysterious circumstances and a looming sense of danger. The opening lays the groundwork for a compelling tale filled with suspense and hidden motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
English fiction -- 20th century
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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