Front cover of Room 13 by Edgar Wallace

Bridges Publishing edition

Room 13

Edgar Wallace

A celebrated author's prison escape leads to a labyrinth of betrayal, intrigue, and an unwavering quest for justice.

First published 1924

Britain collection

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Johnny Gray, just released from prison, gets caught up in a mysterious murder case in 'Room 13' by Edgar Wallace. He's helping the infamous client Digby Groat, who's tied to a complex inheritance scheme involving the Jonathan Danton fortune. The puzzling disappearance of Danton's daughter, Dorothy, and her mother, Lady Mary Danton, years ago, adds a layer of intrigue to the case.

As Johnny's new love, Eunice, becomes entangled with dangerous Digby Groat, a message from a mysterious intruder triggers a chain of events that puts her life in jeopardy. Johnny's investigation uncovers unsettling facts about Eunice's past, leading him to question her true identity and the hidden forces at play.

Amidst the suspense, a beautiful invalid neighbor with a vested interest in Eunice's history introduces unexpected twists. With suspense building and the pursuit of wealth and love as the main focus, 'Room 13' explores human ambition, hidden fortunes, and the lengths people will go to uncover the truth. Experience the unraveling of secrets, conflicting loyalties, and the revealing of forbidden desires in this timeless mystery by the master storyteller, Edgar Wallace.

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