eBooks – The Queen of Sheba’s Belt

"The Queen of Sheba's Belt" is a short novel from British Novelist, Edgar Wallace. It is a crime investigative, suspense thriller and the plot revolves around the theft of a valuable belt being owned by a wealthy Indian Maharaja. The scene, in this novel, is set during the British rule in … Continue reading →

The Ghost of Downhill

Edgar Wallace is a prolific novelist, playwright and journalist from Britain who ruled both the moviedom and novel-reading sector during 1930s. Many of his ghost stories have been made into films. Another fascinating fact about Edgar Wallace is that he is the co-creator of the famous 'King … Continue reading →

The Ghost of Downhill – Chapter 4

CHAPTER IV THE PASSING OF SIBBY When James Stuart returned the girl told him of her unpleasant experience and he listened with a grave face. “As a rule we see few tramps in this neighbourhood,” he said. “You must not go out alone, Margot. What did he call himself?” “Sibby Carter!” she … Continue reading →

The Ghost of Downhill – Chapter 3

CHAPTER III THE TRAMP When she came to herself she was lying on the bed under the eider down quilt and her uncle’s anxious face was looking down at hers. He was in his dressing-gown and his hair was rumpled untidily. “I am such a fool,” she said, with an apologetic smile. “I heard you … Continue reading →