The Traitor's Gate by Edgar Wallace

Name: The Traitor's Gate
Author: Edgar Wallace

The story follows the investigation of Detective-Inspector Elk, who is assigned to investigate the mysterious death of a prominent politician. As Elk delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of intrigue and corruption that leads to the highest levels of government. With the help of his assistant, Sergeant Daw, Elk must unravel the mystery before the killer can strike again. The novel is set in London and features a cast of colorful characters, including a shady underworld figure, a corrupt politician, and a mysterious woman. As Elk and Daw investigate, they uncover a sinister plot involving a secret society and a powerful traitor. With time running out, Elk must race against the clock to uncover the truth and save the nation from disaster.

By Edgar Wallace · First published 1927 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 23 chapters · 62,639 words

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"GUA-A--ARD! SLOPE--HIME!"

Thirty-one rifles moved as one--thirty-one white hands came back to the seams of thirty-one trousers as though impelled by some invisible machinery. "Arms!" the word should have been; "hime" it was and had been since the beginning of military life. Motionless, the straight scarlet line stood, great bearskin headgears in perfect alignment. The march the band was playing came to its crashing, thunderous end as the last four of the old guard disappeared round the angle of the white tower.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Wallace
Date: 1927 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
Length: 62,639 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 2,166 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of betrayal and deception, which are common elements of mystery stories.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of danger and suspense, which are common elements of thriller stories.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a sense of lawlessness and criminality, which are common elements of crime fiction stories.
Adventure — The title of the book implies a sense of exploration and risk-taking, which are common elements of adventure stories.