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The India-rubber Men
The India-rubber Men | Edgar Wallace
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A gang of burglars, bank-robbers, and thieves is plaguing the river Thames in London; their distinctive disguises of rubber masks and rubber gloves giving them the name "The India-rubber Men". What is the connection of the gang with the seedy "Mecca" club?
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MariaW
The India-rubber Men | Edgar Wallace
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The English title is somehow misleading, there are no Indian men in this book - at least in the German translation. The German title matches the content way better. It is a murder mystery combined with some robberies. But it was somewhat chaotic. It still portrays the foogy London atmosphere well.

Dilara I know the answer to this conundrum! India rubber is another name for latex! Does that make sense in the book's context? 3mo
MariaW @Dilara Makes sense now. 🤣 The problem of not being a mothertongue speaker. The villains are wearing gloves, but this is still a minor detail. I wonder why it was chosen for the title. 🧐 (edited) 3mo
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MariaW
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Confrontation of the English original with the German translation. I have to say the German version nailed it.

julesG Only that the uniform is blue now. 🐸 3mo
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