Front cover of The Door with Seven Locks by Edgar Wallace

Bridges Publishing edition

The Door with Seven Locks

Edgar Wallace

A stolen library book leads to a riveting puzzle of danger, intrigue, and a labyrinth of hidden mysteries.

First published 1926

Britain collection

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Assigned with the seemingly simple task of recovering a stolen library book, retired Sub-Inspector Dick Martin swiftly finds himself entangled in a fascinating web woven around Sybil, the intriguing librarian.

As he delves deeper into the mystery, Dick's pursuit of the elusive nobleman, Lord Selford, propels him on a globe-trotting adventure, interwoven with unexpected connections to his favorite librarian. The intrigue escalates when a safe-cracking expert meets a violent end while attempting to breach the enigmatic Selford family crypt. This event triggers a chain of incidents that draw Dick into a bewildering puzzle, filled with tantalizing twists and turns that will keep you in suspense.

Renowned for its locked-room mystery, 'The Door with Seven Locks' intricately explores the intricate concepts of nature versus nurture, while highlighting the relentless quest for truth and the alluring charm of concealed secrets. Venture alongside Sub-Inspector Dick Martin on an exhilarating journey where each turn of the key uncovers a new layer of the enigma, ultimately revealing the truth that lies beyond the seventh lock.

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