Jack O' Judgment

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24767

Title

Jack O' Judgment

Language

en

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Jack O' Judgment is a mystery novel by Edgar Wallace that follows the story of Colonel Dan Boundary, a wealthy businessman with a reputation for being ruthless and cunning. The colonel's life is turned upside down when he receives a series of threatening letters from an unknown individual known as Jack o' Judgment, who claims to have evidence of the colonel's wrongdoings. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Jack o' Judgment is not just a prankster, but a...

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The novel begins with the murder of Snow Gregory, a young man associated with Colonel Boundary in his business dealings. The police are unable to catch the killer, and it seems that the case is closed. However, three months later, Colonel Boundary receives a letter from an unknown individual known as Jack o' Judgment, who claims to have evidence of the colonel's wrongdoings. The letters continue to arrive, each one more threatening than the last, and Colonel Boundary becomes increasingly desperate to uncover the identity of Jack o' Judgment. Meanwhile, Stafford King, a detective with Scotland Yard, is tasked with investigating the case and bringing the perpetrator to justice. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Jack o' Judgment is not just a prankster, but a mastermind who will stop at nothing to bring Colonel Boundary to justice. The novel builds towards a thrilling conclusion as Stafford King and his team work to uncover the truth behind the letters and bring an end to the colonel's reign of terror. The story takes a dramatic turn when Maisie White, the daughter of a man killed by the Boundary Gang, is rescued from her captors by Jack o' Judgment. She is taken back to her home, but refuses to reveal any information about her ordeal or her rescuer. Stafford King is tasked with investigating the case and bringing the perpetrator to justice, but he is faced with a difficult decision when he discovers that Maisie's father was killed by a member of the Boundary Gang, and that Jack o' Judgment had avenged his death. The novel reaches its climax as Colonel Boundary is confronted by Jack o' Judgment, who reveals his true identity as Sir Stanley Belcom, the First Commissioner of Scotland Yard. In a dramatic twist, it is revealed that Sir Stanley had been working undercover to bring down the Boundary Gang, and that he had been using the alias 'Jack o' Judgment' to gather evidence and protect himself from the gang's members. The novel ends with the capture of Colonel Boundary and his associates, and the redemption of Sir Stanley Belcom, who is hailed as a hero for his bravery and dedication to justice.

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