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The Green Archer
An English Estate Mystery with a Gothic TwistBy Edgar Wallace
Length13h 44m
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In Edgar Wallace's thrilling novel, "The Green Archer," readers are drawn into a captivating blend of mystery and adventure set against the backdrop of the traditional English countryside. The narrative intertwines themes of vengeance and justice as the enigmatic figure of the Green Archer emerges, wielding a bow and arrow to dispense his own brand of retribution. Wallace's storytelling is marked by suspenseful pacing and rich imagery, reflecting the era's fascination with crime and detective fiction, while pushing the boundaries of the genre's typical conventions through its complex characters and moral ambiguity. Edgar Wallace, a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature, was renowned for his prolific output and innovative contributions to the thriller genre. His background in journalism and theater informed his knack for dramatic plotting and vivid characterization, often reflecting the social realities of his time. Wallace's keen interest in crime and the psychological motives behind it drove him to create compelling narratives that resonate with readers, showcasing themes of justice and the human condition. "The Green Archer" is a must-read for aficionados of classic mystery and adventure. Wallace's expert craftsmanship invites readers into a world of intrigue, making this novel not only an entertaining escapade but also a thought-provoking exploration of morality. It remains a quintessential read for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of crime fiction and its lasting impact on the genre.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length13 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. — THE GOOD STORY
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. — THE THERMOMETER
2CHAPTER II. — THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR
39CHAPTER XXXIX. — THE GREY LADY
3CHAPTER III. — JOHN WOOD OF BELGIUM
40CHAPTER XL. — THE ARCHER
4CHAPTER IV. — THE GREEN ARROW
41CHAPTER XLI. — DOUBT
5CHAPTER V. — ABE BELLAMY AND HIS SECRETARY
42CHAPTER XLII. — FAY HAS AN OFFER
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6CHAPTER VI. — DO-NOTHING FEATHERSTONE
43CHAPTER XLIII. — THE EMPTY DUNGEON
7CHAPTER VII. — A MAN AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS
44CHAPTER XLIV. — FAY GOES AGAINST HER PRINCIPLES
8CHAPTER VIII. — FAY MEETS AN OLD FRIEND
45CHAPTER XLV. — THE RAID
9CHAPTER IX. — THE GREEN ARCHER
46CHAPTER XLVI. — HOW VALERIE WENT TO THE GOLDEN EAST
10CHAPTER X. — THE HANDKERCHIEF
47CHAPTER XLVII. — FAY HAS A MESSAGE
11CHAPTER XI. — THE HABITS OF ABE BELLAMY
48CHAPTER XLVIII. — JULIUS TAKES ACTION
12CHAPTER XII. — VALERIE'S SPRAINED ANKLE
49CHAPTER XLIX. — THE QUESTIONING OF LACY
13CHAPTER XIII. —THE SLAYER OF CHILDREN
50CHAPTER L. — THE PASSING OF SAVINI
14CHAPTER XIV. —THE DOGS OF GARRE
51CHAPTER LI. — THE GREEN ARROW
15CHAPTER XV. —THE GAS BILL
52CHAPTER LII. — THE MAN IN THE BOAT
16CHAPTER XVI. —THE DOGS HEAR A NOISE
53CHAPTER LIII. — AN OFFER AND A REJECTION
17CHAPTER XVI. —AT LADY'S MANOR
54CHAPTER LIV. — FOUND IN THE BOAT
18CHAPTER XVIII. —AT EL MORO'S
55CHAPTER LV. — VALERIE TELLS A STORY
19CHAPTER XIX. —THE WIFE OF JULIUS
56CHAPTER LVI. — THE TAPPING IN THE NIGHT
20CHAPTER XX. — A WARNING
57CHAPTER LVII. — THE TRAP
21CHAPTER XXI. — THE NEW DOGS
58CHAPTER LVIII. — A VISITOR FROM BELGIUM
22CHAPTER XXII. — A NAME IN THE PAPER
59CHAPTER LIX. — VALERIE MEETS JOHN WOOD
23CHAPTER XXIII. — SPIKE PAYS A CALL
60CHAPTER LX. — THE HOLE IN THE WALL
24CHAPTER XXIV. — THE GREAT ADVENTURE
61CHAPTER LXI. — THE RIFLES
25CHAPTER XXV. — "COLDHARBOUR SMITH"
62CHAPTER LXII. — THE COTTAGE IN THE WOOD
26CHAPTER XXVI. — THE CHASE
63CHAPTER LXIII. — BELLAMY HEARS OF THE GREY LADY
27CHAPTER XXVII. — THE LINK
64CHAPTER LXIV. — "MR. BELLAMY IS DEAD"
28CHAPTER XXVIII. — VALERIE AT GARRE
65CHAPTER LXV. — TRAPPED
29CHAPTER XXIX. — THE DUNGEONS
66CHAPTER LXVI. — THE SIEGE
30CHAPTER XXX. — THE STORY
67CHAPTER LXVII. — A GREEN ARCHER COMES TO LADY'S MANOR
31CHAPTER XXXI. — THE NEW BUTLER SHOWS HIS TEETH
68CHAPTER LXVIII. — FAY IN THE DUNGEON
32CHAPTER XXXII. — THE SEARCH
69CHAPTER LXIX. — THE MAN FROM CLOISTER WOOD
33CHAPTER XXXIII. — JIM EXPLAINS
70CHAPTER LXX. — THE FLOOD
34CHAPTER XXXIV. — THE GOLDEN EAST
71CHAPTER LXXI. — THE LAST VISIT OF THE GREEN ARCHER
35CHAPTER XXXV. — A WARNING TO SMITH
72CHAPTER LXXII. — WHEN THE WATERS ROSE
36CHAPTER XXXVI. — JOHN WOOD TALKS
73CHAPTER LXXIII. — JULIUS ROASTS MONEY
37CHAPTER XXXVII. — THE MAN WHO APPEARED
74CHAPTER LXXIV. — THE SECRET OF THE GREEN ARCHER
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