The Frightened Lady is a classic mystery novel by Edgar Wallace, first published in 1930. The novel follows the investigation of Inspector Tanner, who is called to investigate a murder at the isolated and mysterious Mark's Priory. The victim is Sir John Menham, a wealthy baronet, and the suspects are the members of his family and their servants. As Tanner delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of secrets and lies, and a sinister plot that threatens to destroy the family. With the help of his assistant, Sergeant Daw, Tanner must unravel the mystery before it is too late.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1933 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 26 chapters