The Frightened Lady by Edgar Wallace

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 · 69,198 words

First lines

AMERICAN footmen aren't natural: even Brooks admitted as much to Kelver, the butler, thereby cutting the ground from under his own feet.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1933 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Noir
• Length: 69,198 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 2,160 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The Frightened Lady is a classic mystery novel by Edgar Wallace, featuring a complex plot and a suspenseful atmosphere.
• Thriller — The novel contains elements of suspense and tension, making it a thrilling read.
• Crime Fiction — The novel follows a criminal investigation, making it a crime fiction novel.
• Detective Fiction — The novel follows a detective as he attempts to solve a crime, making it a detective fiction novel.

Tags

mystery · thriller · crime · suspense · drama · detective · murder · investigation · secrets · family · wealth · deception

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
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI

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)
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