Angel Esquire (novel)

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Angel Esquire
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Author Edgar Wallace
Country United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreCrime
Publication date
1908
Media typePrint

Angel Esquire is a 1908 crime mystery novel by the British writer Edgar Wallace. [1] The wealthy owner of a gambling establishment leaves his money to whichever of his potential heirs can solve a complex puzzle. The title comes from the Scotland Yard detective Christopher Angel, who becomes involved with the case.

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  1. Goble, p. 486

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