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_aWallace, Edgar, _d1875-1932 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMr. Justice Maxell |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Justice_Maxell | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-10-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Mr. Justice Maxell" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces John Maxell, a King’s Counsel, who arrives in Tangier, Morocco, where the narrative quickly reveals a mix of personal ambition and financial entanglements involving dangerous enterprises and intriguing characters. The central theme revolves around the various nuances of trust and deception, primarily seen through the interactions between Maxell and his friend Cartwright, who is embroiled in suspicious schemes involving gold mining and an actress named Sadie O’Grady. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in Tangier, capturing the ambiance through detailed descriptions of setting and sounds. Maxell is depicted as a man grappling with unease both regarding his financial status and the ambitions of his old school friend, Cartwright, who is keen on uncovering a possible gold reef. As the dialogue unfolds, it hints at past connections, revealing undercurrents of tension between loyalty, greed, and moral dilemmas. The chapter concludes with a sense of impending drama, particularly surrounding O’Grady, whose life takes an unexpected turn as Cartwright’s motives become increasingly questionable. This establishes a foundation for exploring themes of ethics, ambition, and the consequences of one's choices throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century | ||
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