The Green Rust: A Detective's Quest for Truth
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When a millionaire falls gravely ill, he discovers a shocking truth: his life is in danger. With his time running out, he turns to his attorney for one last favor—find his estranged niece, Oliva Cresswell, and keep her safe. As Oliva, a cashier in a bustling West End store, navigates her ordinary life, she has no idea she is the key to a fortune and the target of a sinister plot. Just as the pieces start to come together, tragedy strikes: the millionaire is brutally murdered in his sickbed. Now, Oliva must unravel the mystery of her uncle's death and uncover the hidden threats surrounding her. With twists and turns at every corner, Edgar Wallace crafts a gripping tale of suspense, inheritance, and danger. Join Oliva in her quest for truth and survival as she faces foes both known and unknown. Will she discover the identity of the murderer before it's too late? This detective fiction masterpiece will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last moment.
- 33 Chapters
- 7 hr 56 min Total runtime
- English Language
- Books, Fiction, Drama Genres
- 2 Jul 2026 Published
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14:08
Chapter 1: The Passing of John Millinborn
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19:47
Chapter 2: The Drunken Mr. Beale
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19:19
Chapter 3: Punsonby's Discharge an Employee
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15:24
Chapter 4: The Letters That Were Not There
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14:08
Chapter 5: The Man with the Big Head
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15:38
Chapter 6: Mr. Scobbs of Red Horse Valley
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16:24
Chapter 7: Plain Words from Mr. Beale
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14:25
Chapter 8: The Crime of the Grand Alliance
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19:55
Chapter 9: A Crime Against the World
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14:39
Chapter 10: A Fruitless Search
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16:02
Chapter 11: The House Near Staines
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14:23
Chapter 12: Introducing Parson Homo
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14:40
Chapter 13: At Deans Folly
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14:35
Chapter 14: Mr. Beale Suggests Marriage
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15:02
Chapter 15: The Good Herr Stardt
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14:39
Chapter 16: The Pawn Ticket
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18:08
Chapter 17: The Jew of Cracow
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15:04
Chapter 18: Bridgers Breaks Loose
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13:55
Chapter 19: Oliva Is Willing
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10:51
Chapter 20: The Marriage
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15:39
Chapter 21: Beale Sees White
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13:53
Chapter 22: Hilda Glaum Leads the Way
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13:27
Chapter 23: At the Doctor's Flat
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12:03
Chapter 24: The Green Rust Factory
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12:25
Chapter 25: The Last Man at the Bench
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14:47
Chapter 26: The Secret of the Green Rust
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13:23
Chapter 27: A Scheme to Starve the World
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13:51
Chapter 28: The Coming of Dr. Milsom
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12:38
Chapter 29: The Lost Code
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12:18
Chapter 30: The Watch
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7:25
Chapter 31: A Cornchandler's Bill
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23:11
Chapter 32: The End of Van Heerden
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0:51
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