The Green Rust by Edgar Wallace

Name: The Green Rust
Author: Edgar Wallace

The novel follows the story of a mysterious green rust that is slowly destroying the world’s crops and threatening to cause a global famine. The rust is believed to be the work of a secret society, and a group of scientists and detectives are sent to investigate. The team soon discovers that the rust is the result of a sinister plot by a powerful industrialist, who is using the rust to gain control of the world’s food supply. With the help of a brave young woman, the team must race against time to stop the industrialist’s plan and save the world from disaster. The Green Rust is a thrilling mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1919 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 32 chapters · 82,007 words

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"I don't know whether there's a law that stops my doing this, Jim; but if there is, you've got to get round it. You're a lawyer and you know the game. You're my pal and the best pal I've had, Jim, and you'll do it for me."

The dying man looked up into the old eyes that were watching him with such compassion and read their acquiescence.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1919 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
Length: 82,007 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 3,597 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The title 'The Green Rust' implies a mysterious element that needs to be solved, and Edgar Wallace is known for writing mystery novels.
Thriller — The title 'The Green Rust' implies a suspenseful element that needs to be solved, and Edgar Wallace is known for writing thrillers.
Crime Fiction — The title 'The Green Rust' implies a criminal element that needs to be solved, and Edgar Wallace is known for writing crime fiction.
Adventure — The title 'The Green Rust' implies an adventurous element that needs to be solved, and Edgar Wallace is known for writing adventure stories.