The Mystery of the Four Fingers - White, Fred M.
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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
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Fred M. White, born in 1859 in Westward Ho!, Devon, England, distinguished himself as a prolific author in the genre of crime and mystery fiction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His literary career spanned across several decades, during which he penned an extensive array of novels and short stories largely forgotten with time, yet are now regarded as significant contributions to the foundations of the detective and thriller tales. Among his numerous works, 'The Mystery of the Four Fingers' stands out as a hallmark of his cunning plot construction and suspenseful storytelling. First published in 1908, it elucidates White's fascination with the unexpected twists and the human psyche's darker corridors. Characterized by a narrative that weaves through the sinister underbelly of London to unravel a compelling mystery, the book remains a testament to White's masterful command over the mystery-thriller domain. His works, although not as widely recognized today, played a pivotal role in shaping the detective genre. White's stories are frequently laced with tension and intrigue, carrying his distinctive approach to storytelling, which combines realistic detail with the melodramatic flair of the era. The themes he explored resonate with the anxieties and fascinations of the Edwardian public, convergent with the work of his contemporaries like Conan Doyle and Chesterton but imprinted with his unique stylistic touch. Fred M. White passed away in 1935, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to be an object of academic interest and a pleasure for aficionados of classic crime fiction.