The Man who Bought London

The author’s diverse experiences, from serving as a war correspondent in the Second Boer War to writing thrillers in London, shaped his prolific literary career. His early works, like The Four Just Men, emerged from financial struggles, while his reporting on Belgian atrocities inspired collections such as Sanders of the River. Later, he transitioned to Hollywood, contributing to script writing for RKO before his untimely death. Wallace's remarkable output led to claims that he authored a significant portion of England's books during his lifetime.