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The emeralds of Suliman are stolen in North Africa and brought to London. But the "mamba" (Mr JG Reeder) sets out thwart the thieves' plans as he hounds a notorious gangland villain... Read by David Horovitch Mr JG Reeder's novel methods bring the criminals of 1920s London to justice. Created by Edgar Wallace, he is a uniquely English detective. An apparent fuddy-duddy working in some obscure capacity in the Public Prosecutor's office, he actually has a razor-sharp intellect and is a super-sleuth. Mr JG Reeder solves his mysteries because he fully understands the "criminal mind". Abridged by Neville Teller. Producer: Gemma Jenkins Made for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 7 and first broadcast in October 2007.
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