The door with seven locks: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The door with seven locks by Edgar Wallace — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
As a practical joke, Sub-Inspector Dick Martin, about to retire, is asked to find a stolen library book. Before long, Dick finds himself intrigued by the nature of the book—and the attractiveness of Sybil, the librarian.
Now in private practice, Dick accepts a job that requires him to chase an elusive nobleman, Lord Selford, across the world and is subsequently surprised to find that his favorite librarian is Selford’s relative. Events take a turn when a safe-cracking expert is murdered after attempting to break into the Selford family crypt, and Dick investigates.
The Door with Seven Locks contains the locked-room puzzle for which Edgar Wallace was famous, but it’s also notable for its exploration of the concept of nature versus nurture.
Quick facts about The door with seven locks
- Title: The door with seven locks
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- First published: 1926
- Genre: fiction, mystery & detective, general, detective and mystery stories, adventure
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1517869W
Where to read The door with seven locks
The door with seven locks by Edgar Wallace is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The door with seven locks about?
<p>As a practical joke, Sub-Inspector Dick Martin, about to retire, is asked to find a stolen library book.
Who wrote The door with seven locks?
The door with seven locks was written by Edgar Wallace.
When was The door with seven locks published?
The door with seven locks was first published in 1926.
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