IN the long record of sinister and evil men who make up the world's murderers, there are many duplications. In a dozen cases one sees the same motive, the same dominant ego, the same half-crazy reasoning, which induces otherwise sane people to commit the acts which bring them to the gallows. The unique criminal, unique in his method or in his...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.
Book Summary
IN the long record of sinister and evil men who make up the world's murderers, there are many duplications. In a dozen cases one sees the same motive, the same dominant ego, the same half-crazy reasoning, which induces otherwise sane people to commit the acts which bring them to the gallows. The unique criminal, unique in his method or in his circumstances, occurs at long intervals. Murders induced by jealousy are many; crimes based on vanity occur in considerable numbers. But seldom do we find a case resembling, and never a case parallel with, that of Frederick Henry Seddon, who, together with his wife, was tried in March, 1912, for the murder of Eliza Mary Barrow.
Edgar Wallace
