Edgar Wallace - The Admirable Carfew: A Short Story Collection

The life of Edgar Wallace is marked by a remarkable transformation from a school dropout to a prolific author known as the 'King of Thrillers.' After various jobs and a stint in the military, he found inspiration in South Africa and published his first successful works, including *Sanders of the River*. Wallace's unique ability to produce novels rapidly led to an impressive catalog of 170 novels and numerous other writings. His legacy includes the annual Edgar Wallace Award, celebrating literary excellence, despite his struggles with health that ultimately led to his untimely death in 1932.