The Clue Of The Twisted Candle

The Clue Of The Twisted Candle is a thrilling mystery novel written by the renowned British author, Edgar Wallace. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a wealthy household in London. The victim is a wealthy businessman named Sir George Greybrooke, who is found dead in his study with a twisted candle by his side. The police are baffled by the case, as there seems to be no motive for the murder and no evidence to suggest who the killer might be.Enter Detective Inspector James ""Jim"" Meredith, a brilliant detective who is determined to solve the case. With the help of his assistant, Sergeant Elk, Meredith begins to unravel the mystery, following a trail of clues that leads him to a web of deceit and betrayal. As he delves deeper into the case, Meredith discovers that there are several suspects, each with their own motives for wanting Sir George dead.The suspects include Sir George's wife, Lady Greybrooke, who is rumored to have been having an affair with her husband's business partner; his secretary, who has been embezzling money from the company; and a mysterious foreigner who has been seen lurking around the house. As Meredith races against time to solve the case, he must also deal with his own personal demons, including a troubled marriage and a drinking problem.The Clue Of The Twisted Candle is a classic whodunit that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and atmospheric setting, this novel is a must-read for fans of mystery and detective fiction.The duties of T. X. were multifarious. People said of him - and like most public gossip, this was probably untrue - that he was the head of the ""illegal"" department of Scotland Yard. If by chance you lost the keys of your safe, T. X. could supply you (so popular rumour ran) with a burglar who would open that safe in half an hour.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.