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Louis Tracy (1863 - 1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century. He was born in Liverpool to a well-to-do middle-class family. At first he was educated at home and then at the French Seminary at Douai. Around 1884 he became a reporter for a local paper - 'The Northern Echo' at Darlington, circulating in parts of Durham and North Yorkshire; later he worked for papers in Cardiff and Allahabad. During 1892-1894 he was…mehr

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Louis Tracy (1863 - 1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century. He was born in Liverpool to a well-to-do middle-class family. At first he was educated at home and then at the French Seminary at Douai. Around 1884 he became a reporter for a local paper - 'The Northern Echo' at Darlington, circulating in parts of Durham and North Yorkshire; later he worked for papers in Cardiff and Allahabad. During 1892-1894 he was closely associated with Arthur Harmsworth, in 'The Sun' and 'The Evening News and Post'.
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Louis Tracy (1863-1928) was a British journalist and author known for his prolific output in the genre of adventure and detective fiction. Born in Liverpool, Tracy embarked on his writing career after his stint as a journalist, where he honed his skills in storytelling and a clear, descriptive narrative style. He is perhaps best known for the book 'The Terms of Surrender', amongst many other titles. Tracy's work typically features elements of mystery, suspense, and romance, often set against the backdrop of contemporaneous international affairs, which adds a sense of immediacy to his storytelling. Tracy was adept at crafting well-paced plots with engaging characters, a skill which helped to make his novels popular in the early 20th century. His literary style is characterized by a balance of dialogue and exposition, with the ability to weave intricate plots that retain a reader's interest through to the final page. Tracy also possessed a penchant for creating strong and memorable characters, helping to ensure that his works continued to be enjoyed by readers well after their initial publication. His other works, notable for their adventure and intrigue, include titles such as 'The Wings of the Morning', 'The Pillar of Light', and 'The Captain of the Kansas', which further cemented his reputation as an entertaining writer of adventure fiction.