Wallace, Edgar: The Frightened Lady. v1. 5th Feb 2010
 

1932 thriller by the prolific British author and journalist, Edgar Wallace.

Everyone tried to conceal the truth, but the Frightened Lady is unable to hide her fear. Chief Inspector Tanner quickly realises that many things about the household of Lord and Lady Lebanon are not easily explained. Why are two American 'toughs' employed as footmen? Why is Lady Lebanon so unwilling to answer any questions? What he does know is that the only obviously innocent person is utterly consumed with terror. Here is Inspector Tanner's first real clue.

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