Eve's Island
This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1909 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Eve's Island' is a novel about a man who founds a colony on an uninhabited island and battles to keep it out of the hands of the authorities. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, Wallace went into the military. He served in the Royal West Kent Regiment in England and then as part of the Medical Staff Corps stationed in South Africa. Whilst in the Balkans covering the Russo-Japanese War, Wallace found the inspiration for The Four Just Men, published in 1905. Over the rest of his life, Wallace produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. These were largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combined a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence.
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Eve's Island
This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1909 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Eve's Island' is a novel about a man who founds a colony on an uninhabited island and battles to keep it out of the hands of the authorities. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, Wallace went into the military. He served in the Royal West Kent Regiment in England and then as part of the Medical Staff Corps stationed in South Africa. Whilst in the Balkans covering the Russo-Japanese War, Wallace found the inspiration for The Four Just Men, published in 1905. Over the rest of his life, Wallace produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. These were largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combined a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence.
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This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1909 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Eve's Island' is a novel about a man who founds a colony on an uninhabited island and battles to keep it out of the hands of the authorities. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, Wallace went into the military. He served in the Royal West Kent Regiment in England and then as part of the Medical Staff Corps stationed in South Africa. Whilst in the Balkans covering the Russo-Japanese War, Wallace found the inspiration for The Four Just Men, published in 1905. Over the rest of his life, Wallace produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. These were largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combined a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9787894229311
Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore
Publication date: 07/22/2024
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 250
File size: 376 KB
Age Range: 14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was a prolific British writer, journalist, and playwright, best known for his crime thrillers and mysteries. Born in London, Wallace had a challenging childhood, eventually joining the army and later working as a war correspondent. He gained fame for his fast-paced, gripping novels, often centered around police investigations and criminal masterminds. Wallace's most famous creation is "The Four Just Men," and he is also credited with contributing to the original script of the classic film "King Kong." Over his lifetime, he wrote more than 170 novels, 18 stage plays, and numerous short stories. Wallace's works were hugely popular in the early 20th century, and his storytelling continues to influence the crime genre today.
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