Front cover of Blue Hand by Edgar Wallace

Bridges Publishing edition

Blue Hand

Edgar Wallace

In this gripping tale, treacherous intrigue, concealed wealth, and forbidden love come together, casting a shroud of mystery and suspense that ensnares the reader.

First published 1925

Britain collection

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Jim Steele, a diligent clerk, becomes entwined in a perilous web of mystery and danger. His task is to assist a notorious client, and this leads him down a twisted path involving a substantial inheritance plot. The unresolved disappearance of a daughter and her mother casts a perpetual shadow of intrigue over the case.

As Jim's life takes an unexpected turn, his newfound love interest, Eunice, becomes entangled in a perilous sphere. A cryptic message from a mysterious intruder sets off a chain of life-threatening events, revealing unsettling truths about Eunice's past and prompting Jim to question her true identity and the hidden forces driving the unfolding drama.

Within this gripping story, a beautiful and infirm neighbor shares a vested interest in Eunice's history, setting the stage for unexpected turns and revelations. With suspense building, and the pursuit of wealth and love at the heart of the narrative, this tale unravels the complexities of human ambition, the allure of hidden fortunes, and the lengths individuals will go to uncover the truth. Experience the suspenseful unraveling of secrets, the clash of loyalties, and the unmasking of forbidden desires in this timeless mystery.

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