The Guv'Nor by Edgar Wallace (1932)

Name: The Guv'Nor
Author: Edgar Wallace

The novel follows the story of a London gangster, known as the Guv'nor, who is determined to take control of the city's criminal underworld. He is a ruthless and powerful figure, and his ambition is to become the most powerful criminal in London. The Guv'nor is opposed by a rival gang, led by a man known as the 'King of the Underworld'. The two gangs battle for control of the city, and the Guv'nor must use all of his cunning and strength to outwit his enemies. The novel follows the Guv'nor as he attempts to build his criminal empire, and as he faces off against his enemies. Along the way, he must also deal with the police, who are determined to bring him to justice. The novel is a thrilling and exciting story of crime and power, and is a classic of the gangster genre.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1932 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller · 12 chapters · 18,771 words

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THE affair of Mary Keen was never forgotten by Robert Karl Kressholm. He was a good hater, as Mr. J. G. Reeder was to say of him one day.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1932 CE
Language: English
Genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Adventure
Length: 18,771 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 746 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Crime Fiction — The Guv'nor is a crime novel written by Edgar Wallace, a prolific British crime writer. The novel follows the story of a criminal mastermind, known as 'The Guv'nor', who is determined to take control of the criminal underworld of London. The novel is full of suspense, action, and intrigue, making it a classic example of crime fiction.
Mystery — The Guv'nor is a mystery novel that follows the story of a criminal mastermind, known as 'The Guv'nor', who is determined to take control of the criminal underworld of London. The novel is full of suspense, action, and intrigue, making it a classic example of mystery fiction.
Thriller — The Guv'nor is a thriller novel written by Edgar Wallace, a prolific British crime writer. The novel follows the story of a criminal mastermind, known as 'The Guv'nor', who is determined to take control of the criminal underworld of London. The novel is full of suspense, action, and intrigue, making it a classic example of thriller fiction.
Adventure — The Guv'nor is an adventure novel written by Edgar Wallace, a prolific British crime writer. The novel follows the story of a criminal mastermind, known as 'The Guv'nor', who is determined to take control of the criminal underworld of London. The novel is full of suspense, action, and intrigue, making it a classic example of adventure fiction.