Edgar Wallace, The Secret House

When the murders of two foreigners suggest a link to the notorious blackmailer Montague Fallock, Assistant Commissioner T. B. Smith embarks on a relentless pursuit of truth. Suspicion points to a wealthy businessman, who disappears, leaving a suicide note and a vast fortune to his ward, Doris and also behind a perplexing trail of clues. The investigation leads to a small country village and a secret house built by a wealthy hermit who is not what he seems. Who is the blackmailer and who is the victim? In this story the author explores the good and the evil that coexist in human nature.


The Secret House by Edgar Wallace – A Tale of Mystery and Revenge




"The Secret House" by Edgar Wallace is a tense, dramatic mystery filled with dark secrets, disguises, and a long-awaited reckoning. First published in 1917, this novel showcases Wallace’s talent for weaving psychological suspense with criminal intrigue.




The plot follows the mysterious return of a man thought to be dead—and the chaos his reappearance brings to those who wronged him. At the heart of the story is a secluded mansion hiding more than one secret. With twists involving mistaken identities, vengeance, and betrayal, the narrative steadily builds to a dramatic and satisfying climax.




With its Gothic atmosphere and intricate plot, "The Secret House" stands out as a darker and more personal tale in Wallace’s body of work. It’s a story of justice pursued outside the law, and the fine line between right and wrong.