The Man Who Knew by Edgar Wallace

The Man Who Knew is a novel by Edgar Wallace that follows the story of a man named John Dudley who has an uncanny ability to predict future events with great accuracy. The book explores themes of fate, destiny, and the power of intuition as Dudley navigates his way through various challenges and obstacles in his life.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1928 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 17 chapters · 64,368 words

First lines

The room was a small one, and had been chosen for its remoteness from the dwelling rooms. It had formed the billiard room, which the former owner of Weald Lodge had added to his premises, and John Minute, who had neither the time nor the patience for billiards, had readily handed over this damp annex to his scientific secretary.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edgar Wallace
• Date: 1928 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Detective Fiction
• Length: 64,368 words
• Structure: 17 chapters, 1,913 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The narrative revolves around a man with extensive knowledge, leading to a series of mysterious events.
• Thriller — The plot contains elements of suspense and excitement, typical of a thriller.
• Crime — The story involves criminal activities and law enforcement.
• Detective Fiction — The protagonist uses logic and clues to solve the mystery.

Tags

mystery · thriller · crime · detective · suspense · investigation · secrets · intrigue · plot twist · suspicion · deception · murder

Contents

• THE MAN IN THE LABORATORY
• THE GIRL WHO CRIED
• FOUR IMPORTANT CHARACTERS
• THE ACCOUNTANT AT THE BANK
• JOHN MINUTE'S LEGACY
• THE MAN WHO KNEW
• INTRODUCING MR. REX HOLLAND
• SERGEANT SMITH CALLS
• FRANK MERRILL AT THE ALTAR
• A MURDER
• THE CASE AGAINST FRANK MERRILL
• THE TRIAL OF FRANK MERRILL
• THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX
• THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK
• A LETTER IN THE GRATE
• THE COMING OF SERGEANT SMITH
• THE MAN CALLED "MERRILL"

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• 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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