The Four Just Men

The Four Just Men is a novel written by Edgar Wallace, first published in 1905. The book follows the story of a group of four men who are determined to take justice into their own hands and punish those who they believe have committed crimes but have escaped the law. The four men are all highly skilled and wealthy individuals from different parts of the world, and they come together to form a secret society with the sole purpose of carrying out vigilante justice.The novel is divided into four separate cases, each of which involves the Four Just Men carrying out their own brand of justice. The first case involves the murder of a British cabinet minister who is believed to have betrayed his country. The second case involves a wealthy American businessman who has been accused of causing the death of a young girl. The third case involves a French banker who is believed to have embezzled millions of francs from his clients. The final case involves a German spy who is believed to be planning an attack on the British fleet.As the Four Just Men carry out their missions, they are pursued by the police and the media, who are determined to uncover their identities and bring them to justice. The novel is a thrilling tale of justice, revenge, and the lengths that people will go to in order to right wrongs and protect their own interests.Overall, The Four Just Men is a classic novel of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. It is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.1905. The Four Just Men established Edgar Wallace's reputation as a writer of detective thrillers, a genre in which he wrote more than 170 books. Here, a Spanish resistance leader's safety is threatened by the passage through Parliament of the Aliens Extradition Bill. Four mysterious figures, the four just men, warn the minister responsible for the bill that he faces death unless he withdraws the legislation. Throughout, Wallace maintains the suspense and excitement as the police struggle to protect the minister before the deadline imposed by the conspirators is reached.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.