The False Faces

Louis Joseph Vance (1879-1933) was an American novelist famed for his creation of the 'Lone Wolf' character, a reformed jewel thief turned detective, a figure that gained considerable popularity in the early 20th-century fiction. The series, noted for its adroit blend of mystery and adventure, secured Vance's place amongst the eminent crime and adventure writers of his era. Born into an era fertil...