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The Clue of the Twisted Candle is a 1918 crime novel by the British writer Edgar Wallace . Plot. In this tale, John Lexman, a renowned mystery writer, is drawn into a murder plot by a wealthy benefactor, only to be betrayed and sent to prison.
3.55. 793 ratings94 reviews. 'The Urbane T.X. is back in this locked-room mystery by British master storyteller Edgar Wallace. The renown mystery writer John Lexman is charged with murder and sent to prison. His friend T.X. Meredith, employed by Scotland Yard, tries to prove his innocence.
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The 4.15 from Victoria to Lewes had been held up at Three Bridges in consequence of a derailment and, though John Lexman was fortunate enough to catch a belated connection to Beston Tracey, the wagonette which was the sole communication between the village and the outside world had gone. “If you can wait half an hour, Mr. Lexman,” said the station-...
Assistant Commissioner of Police T. X. Meredith did not occupy offices in New Scotland Yard. It is the peculiarity of public offices that they are planned with the idea of supplying the margin of space above all requirements and that on their completion they are found wholly inadequate to house the various departments which mysteriously come into p...
In the early hours of the morning a tragic little party was assembled in the study at Beston Priory. John Lexman, white and haggard, sat on the sofa with his wife by his side. Immediate authority as represented by a village constable was on duty in the passage outside, whilst T. X. sitting at the table with a writing pad and a pencil was briefly no...
T. X. folded the telegram very carefully and slipped it into his waistcoat pocket. He favoured the newcomer with a little bow and taking upon himself the honours of the establishment, pushed a chair to his visitor. “I think you know my name,” said Kara easily, “I am a friend of poor Lexman's.” “So I am told,” said T. X., “but don't let your friends...
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May 1, 2009 · The Clue of the Twisted Candle Language: English: LoC Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature: Subject: Detective and mystery stories Category: Sound: EBook-No. 28839: Release Date: May 1, 2009: Most Recently Updated: Jan 30, 2021: Copyright Status: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 871 downloads in the last 30 days. Project ...
Jan 3, 2021 · The Clue of the Twisted Candle. ←. The Clue of the Twisted Candle (1916) by Edgar Wallace. CHAPTER I. →. information about this edition. A locked room mystery from one of the most prolific English writers. "And me," said a voice. She sprang up and turned round with a look of terror. T. X. stood by the window curtains. See page 236. THE CLUE OF THE.
The 4.15 from Victoria to Lewes had been held up at Three Bridges in consequence of a derailment and, though John Lexman was fortunate enough to catch a belated connection to Beston Tracey, the wagonette which was the sole communication between the village and the outside world had gone.
