The Man Who Knew

"The Man Who Knew" by Edgar Wallace is a captivating story set in the early 1900s, centered around the lives of John Minute, a rich but uneasy businessman, and Jasper Cole, his intelligent assistant. The narrative begins with Jasper in his lab, deeply focused on an experiment while holding a picture of a girl, suggesting a complicated past. During a dinner scene, Minute shows his odd personality, talking about money problems and worrying about May Nuttall, an honest young woman connected to the story. Minute's doubts and the secrets surrounding the characters create an air of suspense, hinting at a plot that might involve wrongdoing, lies, and possibly even the start of love between two people.