The Man Who Knew
The Man Who Knew, published in 1918, is a crime novel by Edgar Wallace built around John Minute, a rich and irascible old man who made his fortune in Rhodesia, and the people with a stake in his will: his quiet scientific secretary Jasper Cole, his nephew Frank Merrill, and May Nuttall, the daughter of his oldest friend. Watching from the side is Saul Arthur Mann, the man of the title, whose private bureau holds an enormous index of facts about everyone. When a murder takes place and suspicion falls close to the family, the story moves through a trial, a journey to Switzerland and a puzzle of identity. Wallace keeps the plot moving with short scenes and sudden reversals. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Man Who Knew
The Man Who Knew by Edgar Wallace can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Man Who Knew online?
Yes. The Man Who Knew opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Man Who Knew free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Man Who Knew is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Man Who Knew in the public domain?
Yes. The Man Who Knew by Edgar Wallace is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Man Who Knew?
About 3 h 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Man Who Knew?
The Man Who Knew by Edgar Wallace is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
