The Man Who Knew - Paperback

The Man Who Knew is a mystery novel written by Edgar Wallace. The story revolves around a man named John Minute, who is a wealthy businessman and the father of a beautiful young woman named Stella. John is murdered in his own home, and the police are unable to solve the case. Stella, determined to find her father's killer, enlists the help of a private detective named Jack Tarling. Together, they unravel a web of lies and deceit that leads them to the shocking truth behind John's murder. Along the way, they encounter a cast of intriguing characters, including a mysterious woman, a cunning lawyer, and a dangerous criminal. As the investigation deepens, Jack and Stella must use all of their wits and courage to stay one step ahead of the killer and bring justice to John Minute's memory. The Man Who Knew is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of murder, betrayal, and revenge that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1918. Edgar Wallace established his reputation as a writer of detective thrillers, a genre in which he wrote more than 170 books, with the publication of The Four Just Men. The book begins: The room was a small one, and had been chosen for its remoteness from the dwelling rooms. It had formed the billiard room, which the former owner of Weald Lodge had added to his premises, and John Minute, who had neither the time nor the patience for billiards, had readily handed over this damp annex to his scientific secretary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.