The Clue of the Twisted Candle

""The Clue of the Twisted Candle"" is a classic mystery novel by Edgar Wallace. The story follows the investigation of Detective Inspector James ""Jim"" Meredith as he tries to solve the murder of wealthy businessman, Sir George Grey. The only clue left behind is a twisted candlestick, which leads Meredith down a path of intrigue and danger as he delves deeper into the case. Along the way, he encounters a cast of suspicious characters, including Sir George's beautiful but enigmatic wife, a shady lawyer, and a gang of ruthless criminals. As Meredith races against time to uncover the truth, he must navigate a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal to catch the killer before they strike again. With its fast-paced plot, clever twists, and gripping suspense, ""The Clue of the Twisted Candle"" is a must-read for fans of classic mystery fiction.The duties of T. X. were multifarious. People said of him - and like most public gossip, this was probably untrue - that he was the head of the ""illegal"" department of Scotland Yard. If by chance you lost the keys of your safe, T. X. could supply you (so popular rumour ran) with a burglar who would open that safe in half an hour.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.