The Face in the Night

The Face in the Night follows a man driven by a grievance as he confronts his employer, leading to a violent clash that unravels a complex web of crime and deception, ultimately putting a woman's life in jeopardy. As tensions escalate, dark secrets come to light, revealing the dangerous stakes involved.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1926 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 60 chapters · 129,403 words

First lines

THE fog, which was later to descend upon London, blotting out every landmark, was as yet a grey, misty threat. The light had gone from the sky, and the street-lamps made a blurred showing when the man from the South came unsteadily into Portman Square. In spite of the raw cold he wore no overcoat; his shirt was open at his throat. He walked along, peering up at the doors, and presently he stopped before No. 551 and made a survey of the darkened windows. The corner of his scarred mouth lifted in a sardonic smile.

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The Face in the Night is listed on Textopian as a novel by Edgar Wallace, dated 1926 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1926 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Noir, Adventure
• Length: 129,403 words
• Structure: 69 chapters, 3,673 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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• Where does Mystery first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around uncovering secrets and solving a central enigma.
• Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful elements and tension that keep readers engaged.
• Crime — The story likely involves criminal activities and investigations.
• Noir — The themes may include moral ambiguity and complex characters typical of noir fiction.

Tags

mystery · thriller · suspense · crime · detective · Edgar Wallace · fiction · noir · murder · investigation · secrets · dark

Contents

• The Man from the South
• The Queen of Finland's Necklace
• Audrey
• The Hon. Lacy
• Slick -- Philosopher
• The Sisters
• The Plot
• The Arrest
• Disowned
• The Truth
• Mr. Malpas
• Bunny Talks Straight
• A Chance Meeting
• The Man whom Lacy did not Know
• Shannon Pays a Call
• Tonger Assists
• Lacy Entertains
• The Story of Joshua
• A Message from Malpas
• Martin Eiton Predicts an Inquest
• A Proposal
• Slick Hints
• The Swimmer
• The Call to Paris
• The Woman in the Park
• The Betrayal
• The House of Death
• Mr. Malpas's God
• The Cigarette-Case
• Martin Eiton Comes Home
• The Letter
• In the Outer Circle
• Mr Brown Offers Advice
• The Feet on the Stairs
• A Vision of Marshalt
• The Buffet Lift
• Stormer'S
• The Face in the Night
• The Guest who Disappeared
• A Job for Audrey
• The Spotter
• Dora Tells the Truth
• The New Heiress
• Mr. s. Smith Brings News
• In a Haymarket Flat
• The Idol
• A Bag
• A Domiciliary Visit
• Audrey's Story
• A Reconciliation
• Mr. Torrington's Secretary
• What Bunny Saw
• Moving an Idol
• The Flat Burglar
• The Lever
• Audrey Goes to Dinner
• Mr. Torrington Surprises
• A Lady Calls on Mr. Smith
• Fould's Wharf
• Marshalt's Story

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