This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Green Ribbon' is a novel about a betting syndicate who find an obstacle in the form of Chief Inspector M. M. Luke of Scotland Yard. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, ...
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This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Green Ribbon' is a novel about a betting syndicate who find an obstacle in the form of Chief Inspector M. M. Luke of Scotland Yard. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. He received his early education at St. Peter's School and the Board School, but after a frenetic teens involving a rash engagement and frequently changing employment circumstances, Wallace went into the military. He served in the Royal West Kent Regiment in England and then as part of the Medical Staff Corps stationed in South Africa. Whilst in the Balkans covering the Russo-Japanese War, Wallace found the inspiration for The Four Just Men, published in 1905. Over the rest of his life, Wallace produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. These were largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combined a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dustjacket) Undated; conforms to Kibble W76 on first edition issue points. Tan cloth, shelf worn with occassional marks; Spine discoloured and softened at head & foot. Name inked onto front free end paper. Edges yellowing; text bright & clear.
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Very Good. Book club. Very good. Spine slightly loose. Water stain on side of book. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Good. Reprint. Good. Hardcover, rubbed and worn at spine ends and corners, spine browned, some tearing and fraying at spine top, pages lightly browned. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
