The Man at the Carlton

Name: The Man at the Carlton
Author: Edgar Wallace

The narrative follows Harry Stone, a former detective turned criminal, who flees to London after being implicated in a series of robberies in Rhodesia. In London, he encounters Mary Grier, a secretary entangled in a web of deceit involving her employer, Mr. Awkwright, and his son, Willie Awkwright. The story unfolds as Harry seeks to reconnect with his old accomplice, Lew Daney, who is orchestrating a series of heists in England. As Harry navigates the criminal underworld, he learns of a significant robbery involving a large sum of money and machine guns, which are hidden in a vault beneath Clench House, Mr. Awkwright's residence. The plot thickens when Mr. Awkwright goes missing, and it is revealed that he may have been murdered. The investigation leads to the discovery of a connection between Mr. Awkwright, his son Willie, and Lew Daney, who is revealed to be a dangerous criminal with a history of violence. Mary Grier's past is also explored, including her marriage to Willie Awkwright, which was arranged by Mr. Awkwright to secure his son's future. As tensions rise, Harry and Mary find themselves drawn to each other, complicating their already precarious situations. The narrative builds towards a climax as Harry races against time to uncover the truth behind the disappearances and the criminal activities surrounding Clench House. The story culminates in a confrontation with Lew Daney, revealing the depths of betrayal and the lengths to which individuals will go for love, money, and survival. The themes of loyalty, deception, and the consequences of one's choices are woven throughout the plot, leading to a dramatic resolution that leaves the characters forever changed.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1929 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller · 27 chapters · 78,571 words

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There was a man named Harry Stone (also called Harry the Valet), who was a detective until they found him out, which was about three months after he had entered the C. I. D. of a police force in Rhodesia. He might have been prosecuted, but at that time this particular police force was not at all anxious to expose the dishonesty of its officers, so that when he got away by the night mail to Cape Town they took no trouble to call him back.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1929 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Detective Fiction, Adventure
Length: 78,571 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 2,254 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The plot revolves around a central mystery that needs to be solved, typical of Edgar Wallace's works.
Crime — The narrative involves criminal activities and investigations, aligning with crime genre conventions.
Thriller — The story contains suspenseful elements that create tension and excitement for the reader.
Detective Fiction — The presence of a detective figure or investigator working to uncover the truth is a hallmark of this genre.