THE crime of Herbert Armstrong, M.A., the Welsh solicitor, who murdered his wife by administering arsenic, was especially mean and contemptible. Love affairs entangled his life and flattered his vanity, and it is probable that a hatred of his dull and respectable existence in a tiny village was one of the motives for his terrible deed. This story...More
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was a prolific British writer known for his thrilling works. Born into poverty in London, he left school at the age of 12 and later joined the army. Serving as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Wallace reported for Reuters and the Daily Mail. However, financial difficulties led him back to London, where he turned to writing to support himself. His debut novel, "The Four Just Men" (1905), marked the beginning of a successful career. Seeking new opportunities, Wallace moved to Hollywood, working as a scriptwriter. Tragically, he passed away from undiagnosed diabetes during the early stages of drafting the iconic film "King Kong" (1933). He sold over 50 million copies of his combined...More
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was a prolific British writer known for his thrilling works. Born into poverty in London, he left school at the age of 12 and later joined the army. Serving as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Wallace reported for Reuters and the Daily Mail. However, financial difficulties led him back to London, where he turned to writing to support himself. His debut novel, "The Four Just Men" (1905), marked the beginning of a successful career. Seeking new opportunities, Wallace moved to Hollywood, working as a scriptwriter. Tragically, he passed away from undiagnosed diabetes during the early stages of drafting the iconic film "King Kong" (1933). He sold over 50 million copies of his combined works. Recognized as one of the most prolific thriller writers of the 20th century, Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace left an enduring legacy in the world of literature and popular culture.
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THE crime of Herbert Armstrong, M.A., the Welsh solicitor, who murdered his wife by administering arsenic, was especially mean and contemptible. Love affairs entangled his life and flattered his vanity, and it is probable that a hatred of his dull and respectable existence in a tiny village was one of the motives for his terrible deed. This story of Armstrong is told by Mr. Edgar Wallace, who attended the trial, and on behalf of a newspaper syndicate offered the convicted man £5,000 for his confession—an offer which was refused.
Edgar Wallace
