The Keepers of the King's Peace

Name: The Keepers of the King's Peace
Author: Edgar Wallace
ISBN: 9781787368460

Author: Edgar Wallace
Language: English
Length: 196 pages
ISBN: 9781787368460
Published: 25 November 2023
Imprint: Fractal Press

Colonial Africa
Commissioner Sanders
Adventures
Complex Conflicts
Suspense
Diplomacy
Ethical Challenges
Tradition vs. Modernity
Colonial Dynamics
Crime

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"The Keepers of the King's Peace" by Edgar Wallace follows the adventures of Commissioner Sanders in colonial Africa as he navigates complex conflicts. Wallace's narrative weaves suspense, diplomacy, and ethical challenges. The story explores the clash between tradition and modernity, offering a vivid portrayal of colonial dynamics. Sanders, a wise and resourceful leader, tackles crime and tribal tensions, revealing the intricate dance between power and justice. The novel unfolds as a captivating exploration of the complexities inherent in maintaining peace in a volatile world.

Author

Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was born in Greenwich, raised by a fish porter's family, and learned his trade as a reporter — South Africa, the Daily Mail, the habit of copy that could not wait. The Angel of Terror and The Clue of the Twisted Candle move like news: clues, chases, a clock in the plot. He sold in the millions and died in Hollywood with another story still open. Deduction here is less a puzzle than a chase with manners.

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