The Four Just Men by Edgar Wallace
The book revolves around a group of vigilantes known as The Four Just Men, who are renowned for their commitment to justice, executing those they deem beyond the reach of the law. As the British government introduces an oppressive piece of legislation, the group targets a minister responsible for its potential enactment, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game with the authorities. The novel combines elements of political intrigue, moral dilemmas, and suspense, as the nation is gripped by the question of whether the minister will survive, and whether the Four Just Men can carry out their audacious plan without being caught.
The 2010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1905
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 33,868
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)