The strange countess
The Strange Countess, published in 1925, begins when Lois Reddle, a young clerk in a London law office, is unexpectedly offered a post as resident secretary to the Countess of Moron. Lois has a secret of her own: her mother is serving a life sentence for a murder committed twenty years earlier. From the day she enters the house in Chester Square she is watched, nearly run down and nearly poisoned, and a persistent young man named Michael Dorn keeps turning up where he is least wanted. Edgar Wallace stacks the plot with a prison release, a disputed inheritance, a violent son and a deadline, and moves it at his usual speed; it was one of the many thrillers of his most prolific decade. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The strange countess
The strange countess 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.
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Is The strange countess in the public domain?
Yes. The strange countess 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 strange countess?
About 4 h 08 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 strange countess?
The strange countess by Edgar Wallace is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
