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Edgar Wallace’s ‘Army Reform’ unravels the opinions, thoughts, and experiences of Private Smith during World War One.

Packed with witty humour and peppered with sarcasm, this autobiographical short story invites readers behind the scenes at one of Europe’s darkest memories.

Crafted with deep insight, Wallace reminds us that humanity can be found during the most difficult of times.

‘Army Reform’ is perfect for fans of ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ starring Andrew Garfield.

Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England.

An author, journalist, and poet, Wallace wrote countless novels, short stories, screenplays, and stage plays, along with historical non-fiction. His work has been adapted into more than 160 films.

In 1932, Wallace died suddenly in Hollywood, during the initial drafting of his most famous work, ‘King Kong’