The Man Who Was Nobody

Name: The Man Who Was Nobody
Author: Edgar Wallace

The story follows the adventures of a mysterious figure known only as “The Man Who Was Nobody”. He is a master of disguise and a master of crime, and he is determined to bring down the criminal underworld of London. He is aided by a mysterious woman known as “The Lady”, who is also a master of disguise. The Man Who Was Nobody is pursued by the police, who are determined to bring him to justice. But he is always one step ahead of them, and his criminal activities become increasingly daring and dangerous. The novel follows the Man Who Was Nobody as he attempts to bring down the criminal underworld of London, and as he is pursued by the police. It is a thrilling and suspenseful story, full of twists and turns, and it is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1927 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 34 chapters · 48,000 words

First lines

"Well, you've got him! What do you think of him?"

Augustus Javot's thin lips were twisted in a cynical smile as he surveyed the scene. The small drawing-room was in confusion, the furniture had been pushed against the wall in order to give the dancers a little more room. One electric wall bracket had been twisted out of shape by a drunken hand, and a great bowl of white lilac had been smashed and now lay upon the floor in a confusion of broken china and wilted blooms. At one end of the room a mechanical piano tinkled metallically and half a dozen couples swayed through the motion of a two-step with unsteady feet amidst a babble of raucous laughter and half-hysterical giggles.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1927 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Crime, Fiction
Length: 48,000 words
Structure: 34 chapters, 1,493 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery, as the protagonist is a man who is unknown and the story follows his journey to uncover his identity.
Thriller — The story follows the protagonist's journey to uncover his identity, which is likely to be filled with suspense and tension.
Adventure — The protagonist's journey to uncover his identity is likely to be filled with exciting and thrilling adventures.
Crime — The protagonist's journey to uncover his identity is likely to involve criminal activities and investigations.