The Clue of the Silver Key (Paperback)

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Retold Press, 2026

9798295735370

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Paperback. Imagine a man so wealthy he could buy half of London, yet so miserable he'd argue over the price of a penny. That's Harvey Lyne for you. He lives in a house that feels more like a fortress, surrounded by locks, bars, and a personality like a grumpy cactus. But one morning, the impossible happens: the fortress is breached. Lyne is found dead in his study, and the room is locked from the inside. There's no weapon, no obvious motive, and the only weird thing in the room is a tiny, delicate silver key.This discovery kicks off The Clue of the Silver Key, a high-stakes ride through the foggy streets of 1930s London. When the local police hit a dead end, we get to see Inspector "Surefoot" Smith in action. Now, don't let the name fool you-Smith isn't always the most graceful guy in the room, but he's got a mind like a steel trap. He's up against a cast of characters that would make anyone suspicious: a private secretary who knows too much, a doctor with a shady past, and a young woman caught in a web of inheritance and lies.As a result of Lyne's death, everyone starts scrambling for his hidden fortune. You'll find yourself racing alongside Smith as he tries to figure out how someone could commit a murder in a sealed room and vanish into thin air. On the other hand, the clock is ticking, and the killer isn't finished yet. Edgar Wallace was known as the "King of Thrillers" for a reason-he knows exactly how to keep you turning pages long after you should've gone to sleep. He doesn't waste time on boring descriptions; he jumps straight into the action and keeps the tension at a boiling point.In addition, the atmosphere is just fantastic. You can practically hear the clatter of horse-drawn carriages and see the dim glow of gaslights as Smith follows the trail of that mysterious silver key. It's a classic whodunnit that challenges you to solve the puzzle before the final reveal. If you love a mystery that's fast, fun, and filled with clever twists, you're going to have a blast with this one. It's a brilliant reminder that sometimes the smallest key can unlock the biggest, darkest secrets! A miser is found murdered in a locked room with only a silver key as a clue. Inspector Surefoot Smith must navigate a web of greed and London shadows to solve an impossible crime in this fast-paced thriller by the legendary Edgar Wallace. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Titel
The Clue of the Silver Key (Paperback)
Autor
Edgar Wallace
Verlag
Retold Press
Erscheinungsjahr
2026
Zustand
new
Einband
Paperback
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-13
9798295735370

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