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| − | + | "The India-Rubber Men" is a gripping thriller of London's River Police, whose swift launches patrol the Thames and guard the ships that lie in port. Inspector John Wade is given the toughest job of his life when he is assigned the task of running to earth a gang of gunmen in rubber gas-masks, rubber gloves and crepe rubber shoes, who rob banks and jewellers, and even commit murder under the very eyes of the police, and get away with it. Have "Mum" Oaks - a spitfire of a woman who runs a lodging house on the riverside - and her henpecked husband Golly any connection with the Gang? What is the mystery surrounding "Mum's" charming helper, Lila Smith, who is apparently trying to assist Wade, although frightened of disclosing too much to him? It is impossible not to be thrilled with this powerful story of love, crime and adventure amidst the gloom of the Pool of London. | |
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Latest revision as of 07:05, 11 May 2014
| By Edgar Wallace | |
| Publisher | Harlequin Romance #352 |
| Release Month | 1956 (US) |
| Harlequin Romance Series # | |
| Preceded by | Dr. Parrish, Resident |
| Followed by | Gun Law (Reprint) |
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Publisher: Harlequin Romance #352
- Year: 1956
Book Description
"The India-Rubber Men" is a gripping thriller of London's River Police, whose swift launches patrol the Thames and guard the ships that lie in port. Inspector John Wade is given the toughest job of his life when he is assigned the task of running to earth a gang of gunmen in rubber gas-masks, rubber gloves and crepe rubber shoes, who rob banks and jewellers, and even commit murder under the very eyes of the police, and get away with it. Have "Mum" Oaks - a spitfire of a woman who runs a lodging house on the riverside - and her henpecked husband Golly any connection with the Gang? What is the mystery surrounding "Mum's" charming helper, Lila Smith, who is apparently trying to assist Wade, although frightened of disclosing too much to him? It is impossible not to be thrilled with this powerful story of love, crime and adventure amidst the gloom of the Pool of London.
