Book description
Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born on the 1st April 1875 in Greenwich, London. Leaving school at 12 because of truancy, by the age of fifteen he had experience; selling newspapers, as a worker in a rubber factory, as a shoe shop assistant, as a milk delivery boy and as a ship's cook. By 1894 he was engaged but broke it off to join the Infantry being posted to South Africa. He also changed his name to Edgar Wallace which he took from Lew Wallace, the author of Ben-Hur. In Cape Town in 1898 he met Rudyard Kipling and was inspired to begin writing. His first collection of ballads, The Mission that Failed! was enough of a success that in 1899 he paid his way out of the armed forces in order to turn to writing full time. By 1904 he had completed his first thriller, The Four Just Men. Since nobody would publish it he resorted to setting up his own publishing company which he called Tallis Press. In 1911 his Congolese stories were published in a collection called Sanders of the River, which became a bestseller. He also started his own racing papers, Bibury's and R. E. Walton's Weekly, eventually buying his own racehorses and losing thousands gambling. A life of exceptionally high income was also mirrored with exceptionally large spending and debts. Wallace now began to take his career as a fiction writer more seriously, signing with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921. He was marketed as the 'King of Thrillers' and they gave him the trademark image of a trilby, a cigarette holder and a yellow Rolls Royce. He was truly prolific, capable not only of producing a 70,000 word novel in three days but of doing three novels in a row in such a manner. It was in, estimating that by 1928 one in four books being read was written by Wallace, for alongside his famous thrillers he wrote variously in other genres, including science fiction, non-fiction accounts of WWI which amounted to ten volumes and screen plays. Eventually he would reach the remarkable total of 170 novels, 18 stage plays and 957 short stories. Wallace became chairman of the Press Club which to this day holds an annual Edgar Wallace Award, rewarding 'excellence in writing'. Diagnosed with diabetes his health deteriorated and he soon entered a coma and died of his condition and double pneumonia on the 7th of February 1932 in North Maple Drive, Beverly Hills. He was buried near his home in England at Chalklands, Bourne End, in Buckinghamshire.
Jersey
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Spoiler Betty
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Jungle King
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Cali Yacht
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Sneaky Lady
Navigating my audiobook library is a breeze – thank you, app developers! ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
New York Winder
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Pink C
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Sleepwalker
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Willow Dragon
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New York Mood
With ListenBook, I've found a convenient and enjoyable way to engage with audiobooks and educational content. This app has made me realize that there's always time for a good book. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Flash Protein
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Drift
I'm amazed at this app's ability to transport me to different worlds through stories. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant companion for literary adventures. 🛌 Bedtime stories for adults? Yes, please! This app is a dream come true. 🌙📚 Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple.
Bad Bond
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook Pro takes things up a notch with unlimited audiobook length. It's a game-changer!
Mr. Thanksgiving
The ability to download audio from network devices directly within ListenBook is incredibly convenient. 🌟 Simplifying my reading routine – this app's user-friendly design ensures I'm always in sync with my favorite stories. 📚✨ The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives. Supports all my playlists and bookmarks perfectly. Very convenient. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Gullyway
This app makes traffic jams a breeze – time flies by while I'm engrossed in a story. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
CyberScribe
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. The perfect balance between dramatic reading and natural storytelling. Felt like a friend telling me an amazing story rather than someone just reading words.
Iron Jesus
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a novel feature that allows for a personalized listening experience.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience