Room 13
About this book
After having spent almost three years in prison Johnny Gray is released, only to be dismayed to find that his ladylove has been pressured by her father, an old friend of his, into marrying another man. Soon after, Johnny discovers that the bridegroom is actually a suspected counterfeiter and the son of a notorious criminal plotting to ruin his friend by exposing his nefarious past. Johnny is determined to foil the plot and bring the counterfeiter and his father to justice—but first he needs to rescue the new bride. Surprisingly, the trail brings Johnny back to prison. Published in 1924, Room 13 was adapted for film in 1938 and 1964.
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 398 readers · 184 pages · ≈ 3 h 24 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Room 13?
About ≈ 3 h 24 m — 184 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Room 13?
184 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Room 13?
It sits on the Adventure, Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is Room 13 in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Room 13?
Edgar Wallace.
Where can I read Room 13 online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library