The door with seven locks

3.6 avg 718 votes 87 reviews 500 want to read

About this book

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.

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3.6/5 · 718 readers · 184 pages · ≈ 3 h 24 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read The door with seven locks?

About ≈ 3 h 24 m — 184 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe door with seven locks~3 h 24 m

How many pages is The door with seven locks?

184 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The door with seven locks184

What genre is The door with seven locks?

It sits on the Adventure, Mystery, Fiction shelves.

Is The door with seven locks in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who wrote The door with seven locks?

Edgar Wallace.

Where can I read The door with seven locks online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

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