The Clue of the Silver Key

The Clue of the Silver Key is a classic mystery novel by Edgar Wallace. It follows the story of Detective Inspector Elk, who is assigned to investigate the mysterious death of a wealthy man. The man was found dead in his study, with a silver key clutched in his hand. Elk soon discovers that the key is connected to a secret society, and that the man's death may be linked to a sinister plot. As Elk investigates further, he finds himself in a race against time to uncover the truth before the criminals can carry out their plans. Along the way, he must battle his own inner demons and confront the dark secrets of the past. The Clue of the Silver Key is a thrilling mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot and suspenseful atmosphere, it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1930 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Adventure · 30 chapters · 64,110 words

First lines

They were all in this business--Dick Allenby, inventor and heir-at-law; Jerry Dornford, man about town and wastrel; Mike Hennessey, theatrical adventurer; Mary Lane, small part actress; Leo Moran, banker and speculator; Horace Tom Tickler--alas, for him!--was very much in it, though he knew nothing about it.

Mr Washington Wirth, who gave parties and loved flattery; old Hervey Lyne and the patient Binny, who pushed his invalid chair and made his breakfast and wrote his letters--and Surefoot Smith.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1930 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Adventure, Thriller
• Length: 64,110 words
• Structure: 30 chapters, 2,500 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as the protagonist is trying to solve the clue of the silver key.
• Crime Fiction — The book is written by Edgar Wallace, who is known for writing crime fiction, and the protagonist is likely trying to solve a crime.
• Adventure — The protagonist is likely going on an adventure to solve the mystery of the silver key.
• Thriller — The mystery of the silver key is likely to be thrilling and suspenseful.

Tags

'you · allenby · bank · binny · called · car · day · dick · door · flat · head · heard

Contents

• CHAPTER One
• CHAPTER Two
• CHAPTER Three
• CHAPTER Four
• CHAPTER Five
• CHAPTER Six
• CHAPTER Seven
• CHAPTER Eight
• CHAPTER Nine
• CHAPTER Ten
• CHAPTER Eleven
• CHAPTER Twelve
• CHAPTER Thirteen
• CHAPTER Fourteen
• CHAPTER Fifteen
• CHAPTER Sixteen
• CHAPTER Seventeen
• CHAPTER Eighteen
• CHAPTER Nineteen
• CHAPTER Twenty
• CHAPTER Twenty-One
• CHAPTER Twenty-Two
• CHAPTER Twenty-Three
• CHAPTER Twenty-Four
• CHAPTER Twenty-Five
• CHAPTER Twenty-Six
• CHAPTER Twenty-Seven
• CHAPTER Twenty-Eight
• CHAPTER Twenty-Nine
• CHAPTER Thirty

More by Edgar Wallace

• The Greek Poropulos (1932)
• Sanders of the River (1911)
• The Twister (1928)
• Big Foot (1927)
• The Dark Eyes of London (1924)
• The Devil Man (1931)
• The Law of the Four Just Men (1921)
• The Joker (1926)
• All works by Edgar Wallace