The Angel of Terror

"The Angel of Terror" is a novel written by Edgar Wallace. The story challenges the traditional literary convention of portraying evil characters as "ugly as sin." Jean Briggerland, the sociopathic antagonist, defies this convention by being angelically beautiful. Her beauty is so captivating that those around her are blinded to her guilt, despite her blatant crimes. The only person who sees through her facade is Jack Glover, the best friend and lawyer of her latest victim. The novel follows Jack's efforts to bring Jean to justice and stop her crime spree. "The Angel of Terror" is a gripping thriller that explores the concept of beauty and deception in the criminal world.