# The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Mind of Mr. J. G. Reeder by Edgar Wallace.

- [The Poetical Policeman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/the-poetical-policeman.md): Mr. J. G. Reeder begins his work at the Public Prosecutor's office by investigating the robbery and murder at the London Scottish and Midland Bank in Ealing. The night watchman, Arthur Malling, was found dead, chloroform
- [The Treasure Hunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/the-treasure-hunt.md): Mr. J. G. Reeder is rumored among criminals to have amassed a hidden fortune through nefarious means, a legend fueled by his long career catching bank robbers and forgers. The Director of Public Prosecutions discusses Re
- [The Troupe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/the-troupe.md): Mr. J. G. Reeder, working at the Public Prosecutor's office, notices a riverside cottage has been let to an American gentleman in November, which strikes him as suspicious. Meanwhile, the Canadian criminal Art Lomer, lea
- [The Stealer of Marble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/the-stealer-of-marble.md): Mr. Reeder observes Margaret Belman, a pretty neighbor, and learns of her employment at Telfers Consolidated, a shaky firm run by the weak Sidney Telfer. Reeder attends a police court where a woman calling herself Mrs. J
- [Sheer Melodrama](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/sheer-melodrama.md): Mr. Reeder and Margaret Belman attend a melodrama, after which Reeder reflects on the idealism of such plays. They are kidnapped by Ras Lal, who seeks revenge, and are taken to a factory. Tommy Fenalow arrives, but Reede
- [The Green Mamba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/the-green-mamba.md): Mr. Reeder orchestrates the arrest of Marylou Plessy for sending poisoned chocolates, leading to her conviction. Mo Liski, her lover and a powerful gang leader, threatens Reeder and is briefly imprisoned for intimidation
- [The Strange Case](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/the-strange-case.md): Mr. Reeder investigates the murder of Lord Sellington, who was poisoned with aconitine after a heated argument with his nephew, Harry Carlin. The case involves a forged letter, a burnt will, and a complex web of deceptio
- [The Investors](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/the-investors.md): Mr. Reeder receives a letter infected with scarlet fever from the vengeful Ike Walker, delivered by an ex-convict named Mills. He later discusses a series of mysterious disappearances with the Public Prosecutor, revealin
- [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters/endnotes.md): This chapter contains endnotes for the book, including a definition of 'Slush' as forged Bank of England notes.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mind_of_mr_j_g_reeder_se/chapters