The Terrible People
by Edgar Wallace
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1926. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The Terrible People by Edgar Wallace First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1926. A VG copy with no signs of previous ownership. Contents clean throughout and no foxing to edges. In original VG dust jacket, first state with publisher's printed price of 3/6 to spine. "The Terrible People" is a crime novel written by British author Edgar Wallace and first published in 1926. The story revolves around a murder mystery and the investigations of the central character, Inspector Elk. The plot unfolds in a rural English village where a series of gruesome murders has occurred, leaving the community in fear. As Inspector Elk delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of secrets, rivalries, and dark family histories that connect the seemingly ordinary villagers to the terrible crimes. The novel is characterized by its suspenseful atmosphere, intricate plot twists, and a wide array of intriguing characters. Edgar Wallace, known for his prolific contributions to the detective and crime genres, weaves a compelling and suspenseful narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. "The Terrible People" is a classic example of early 20th-century British crime fiction.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007680
- Title
- The Terrible People
- Author
- Edgar Wallace
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1926
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Terrible People by Edgar Wallace First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1926
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