The Squeaker. E-book. Formato EPUB - 9788381369107

The Squeaker. E-book. Formato EPUB. „The Squeaker” is a piece of early crime writing by author Edgar Wallace, first published in 1927. This novel is a traditional mystery, featuring some crooks and some policemen, a mysterious villain, a lovely girl and a plot with many twists. It is the thrilling story of a group of London jewel thieves and the company they keep. The title character is an omnipotent „fence” who has cornered the diamond-smuggling racket. The fence travels in polite society under the guise of a wealthy philanthropist. A Scotland Yard detective pretends to be an ex-convict in order to infiltrate the Squeaker’s gang and to track down the stolen gems. An entertaining tale of mystery and intrigue in London’s underworld, this volume constitutes a must-read for lovers of crime fiction.