The melody of death
About this book
Gilbert Standerton learns that he has been disinherited by his cantankerous uncle, and is forced to find a way to provide for his newly-wedded high-society wife. After quitting his appointment at the Foreign Office, he develops a new interest in the stock market, and takes an avid interest in the antics of a gang of safe-cracking burglars. His wife becomes concerned as he frequently begins staying out late at night, and shows an unusual interest in a particular musical melody despite having lost interest in all of his other music interests. What strange skills has Gilbert acquired, and will he find his fortune without resorting to crime? The Melody of Death was published in 1915 and adapted for film in 1922.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 6 readers · 147 pages · ≈ 2 h 43 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The melody of death?
About ≈ 2 h 43 m — 147 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The melody of death?
147 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The melody of death?
It sits on the Adventure, Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is The melody of death in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The melody of death?
Edgar Wallace.
Where can I read The melody of death online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library