A crime novel by Edgar Wallace, part of his Crime Series, featuring the mysterious Four Square Jane. It belongs to the popular 'crook' story genre, offering mystery and adventure. Worth listening to as a classic thriller from a prolific author.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
FOUR SQUARE
JANE
BY
EDGAR WALLACE
Author of “Angel Esquire,” “The Melody of Death,”
“The Thief in the Night,” “Elegant Edward,” etc.
CRIME SERIES
THE READERS LIBRARY
PUBLISHING COMPANY LTD.
66-66A, GREAT QUEEN STREET
KINGSWAY, LONDON, W.C. 2
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