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The Forger

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Wallace, Edgar - The Forger (1927) aka The Clever One

 

Much of Wallace's best work comes from the mid-1920s, and The Forger is no exception. Representing the police we have the enigmatic and insightful Superintendent Bourke -- a worthy colleague for even the great 'Sooper' -- and the despicable and corrupt Inspector Rouper. On the civilian side we find Jane Wells, a clever and resourceful heroine -- who marries Peter Clifton for his money and later finds herself falling for him -- Basil Hale, the amusing cad, the appalling Madam Untersohn, and at the centre of it all Peter Clifton himself and his nerve doctor Donald Cheyne Wells.

 

Expertly forged notes are being passed, and Peter Clifton is implicated. With lunacy in his family, can even he be sure he is not guilty? More and more evidence points to his involvement, not just in counterfeiting but in murder. Is Peter the mysterious Clever One? His new wife Jane quickly grows into her responsibilities and turns detective to try and clear his name. Justice is done at last, of course, as a diabolical plot is unravelled. Suspense is maintained to the end and criminals as well as heroes act with charm and dignity. First-rate Wallace and highly recommended.

 

Jon.

 

The Forger will shortly be available for download from Gutenberg Australia.

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