Mr. Justice Maxell by Edgar Wallace

The novel Mr. Justice Maxell by Edgar Wallace follows the story of a judge who becomes embroiled in a murder case that threatens to expose his own dark past. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he must confront his own demons and face the consequences of his actions. The book is known for its suspenseful plot and intricate character development.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 22 chapters · 64,322 words

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IT was two hours after the muezzin had called to evening prayer, and night had canopied Tangier with a million stars. In the little Sok, the bread-sellers sat cross-legged behind their wares, their candles burning steadily, for there was not so much as the whisper of a wind blowing. The monotonous strumming of a guitar from a Moorish café, the agonised _barlak! _ of a belated donkey-driver bringing his charge down the steep streets which lead to the big bazaar, the shuffle of bare feet on Tangier's cobbles, and the distant hush-hush of the rollers breaking upon the amber shore-these were the only sounds which the night held.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1925 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Legal Drama
• Length: 64,322 words
• Structure: 22 chapters, 1,840 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The narrative revolves around a complex puzzle to be solved, involving criminal activities and legal proceedings.
• Thriller — The plot is filled with suspense, tension, and excitement, often involving dangerous situations and high stakes.
• Crime — The story involves criminal activities, law enforcement, and the pursuit of justice.
• Legal Drama — The narrative focuses on legal proceedings and the justice system.

Tags

mystery · crime · detective · justice · courtroom · suspense · thriller · legal · investigation · plot twist · character development · British literature

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII

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• Sanders of the River (1911)
• The Twister (1928)
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• The Dark Eyes of London (1924)
• The Devil Man (1931)
• The Law of the Four Just Men (1921)
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