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  Richard Bruce - Burglar - Former...

  Edgar Wallace

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  Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London.  Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship’s cook.  
   
  By 1894 he was engaged but broke it off to join the Infantry being posted to South Africa. He also changed his name to Edgar Wallace which he took from Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur.  
   
  In Cape Town in 1898 he met Rudyard Kipling and was inspired to begin writing. His first collection of ballads, The Mission that Failed! was enough of a success that in 1899 he paid his way out of the armed forces in order to turn to writing full time.  
   
  By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press. 
    
  In 1911 his Congolese stories were published in a collection called Sanders of the River, which became a bestseller. He also started his own racing papers, Bibury’s and R. E. Walton’s Weekly, eventually buying his own racehorses and losing thousands gambling.  A life of exceptionally high income was also mirrored with exceptionally large spending and debts.  
   
  Wallace now began to take his career as a fiction writer more seriously, signing with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921. He was marketed as the ‘King of Thrillers’ and they gave him the trademark image of a trilby, a cigarette holder and a yellow Rolls Royce. He was truly prolific, capable not only of producing a 70,000 word novel in three days but of doing three novels in a row in such a manner. It was estimated that by 1928 one in four books being read was written by Wallace, for alongside his famous thrillers he wrote variously in other genres, including science fiction, non-fiction accounts of WWI which amounted to ten volumes and screen plays. Eventually he would reach the remarkable total of 170 novels, 18 stage plays and 957 short stories. 
   
  Wallace became chairman of the Press Club which to this day holds an annual Edgar Wallace Award, rewarding ‘excellence in writing’.  
   
  Diagnosed with diabetes his health deteriorated and he soon entered a coma and died of his condition and double pneumonia on the 7th of February 1932 in North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. He was buried near his home in England at Chalklands, Bourne End, in Buckinghamshire.

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  With A Little Help From My Lord

  Cheryl Bolen

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  An innocent trip to the book store propels Lady Harriett Beresford into danger when a stranger—warning of peril from the Fat Man—collapses on her doorstep. Dead. She rushes to find aid, and when she returns, the dead man is gone, and no one believes her account. 
   
   
   
  Alex Muir has been charged by Devere to watch out for his sister while he's away on his wedding trip. When Alex checks on Harriett and she explains her predicament, he's skeptical. But when she later turns to him following an attempt on her life, his doubts are put to rest. She has been telling the truth all along, and he now knows her life is in peril. She must stay with him so he can guard over her at all times. 
   
   
   
  Together, they seek the identity of the Fat Man, and in doing so, they learn of a plot against the regent. As important as it is to Alex to protect the regent, it's even more important that he keep Harriett safe. Spending so many hours a day with her, Alex comes to realize Devere's youngest sister is no longer a girl. She's a young woman, a desirable young woman. 
   
   
   
  But he cannot give in to his searing desire. All that matters is protecting the life of this woman who has come to mean so much to him. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Murder at a Scottish Wedding

  Traci Hall

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  As her friend's matron of honor, Paislee Shaw vows to solve the mystery of a missing brooch and a dying wedding guest . . . 
   
   
   
  Paislee's specialty sweater shop and yarn business Cashmere Crush, in the charming Scottish village of Nairn, is closed today for a special occasion. Her bonnie bestie Lydia is moments away from walking down the aisle of the church at Old Nairn Kirk to wed Corbin Smythe. Gramps and Paislee's eleven-year-old son Brody are seated in the pews with the other guests—the only family not in attendance is their black Scottish terrier Wallace. As matron of honor, Paislee is at her friend's side when Lydia lets out a frantic cry. The Luckenbooth brooch her betrothed gave her is missing. A traditional Scottish love token, the gold heirloom has been in his family for generations and not wearing it could bring bad luck—according to the superstitious Smythes. 
   
   
    
  But the real misfortune falls on a distraught cousin who suddenly disrupts the ceremony and dies with the brooch in her hand. The Smythes insist it's the curse. But Paislee must broach the subject of . . . murder. And was the intended victim the guest—or the bride? Only Paislee can determine who to pin the murder on . . .

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  A Journey to the Center of the...

  Jules Verne

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  Embark on an unforgettable adventure with A Journey to the Center of the Earth, Jules Verne’s thrilling tale of exploration and discovery. Join Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they venture into the depths of the Earth, following a mysterious ancient manuscript that hints at the possibility of an incredible subterranean world. As they descend into volcanoes, encounter strange creatures, and navigate underground caverns, they uncover a hidden world full of marvels and dangers. 
  Verne’s imaginative storytelling and attention to detail bring this epic journey to life, blending science, adventure, and the spirit of discovery. A Journey to the Center of the Earth is a timeless classic, ideal for those who love tales of exploration, the unknown, and the wonders of nature. 
  Narrated to capture the excitement and wonder of Verne’s novel, this audiobook is a captivating journey for listeners of all ages. 
  Start listening to A Journey to the Center of the Earth today and dive deep into a world of mystery and adventure that will leave you spellbound.

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  The Lord of the Dynamos

  H. G. Wells

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  The Lord of the Dynamos is a novel by H. G. Wells that explores the idea of science and technology gone awry. In the novel, a group of scientists working on a new form of energy called "dynamo" have created a machine that can harness the power of the sun and use it to generate electricity. However, the machine goes out of control and begins to wreak havoc on the planet.

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  Echoes from the Trenches: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas. 
   
  Echoes from the Trenches is a haunting and powerful journey into the hearts and minds of soldiers who lived through the brutal reality of World War I. Through vivid storytelling and emotional depth, this audiobook captures the fear, camaraderie, loss, and resilience experienced on the front lines. With immersive detail and raw authenticity, it brings to life not just the battles fought in mud and blood, but the personal struggles carried long after the guns fell silent. 
  A moving tribute to courage and sacrifice, this is an unforgettable listening experience for those drawn to history, humanity, and the enduring echoes of war.

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