Valentine Williams

Dead Man Manor (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

There is a secret surrounding the abandoned local manuar and the death of the local miller. When a lawyer on vacation is found slaughtered, the law enters into force. One area of ¿¿interest for the British reader is the different legal system and methodology used by Sergeant Biguri, who is conducting an official investigation. His personality perfectly complements and contrasts with the personality of Tredgold. The love interest between Dr. Wood and Adrienne de Saint-Remy is well maintained, and the villagers, including the mayor, priest and notary, come alive.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ktoczyta.pl
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. August 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788382007886
• Artikelnr.: 58743262

Autorenporträt

Valentine Williams (1883-1946) was a renowned British journalist and author best known for his contributions to the spy and detective genres. Born George Valentine Williams, he began his career in journalism, serving as a correspondent for the Daily Mail during World War I. His frontline reports not only garnered significant attention but also provided fertile ground for his later career as a writer of fiction. After the war, Williams transitioned to literature, where he achieved fame for his creation of the British secret agent character, Desmond Okewood. He wrote several novels featuring Okewood, including 'Dead Man Manor,' which further cemented his reputation as a master of espionage thrillers and detective stories. Williams' literary style often incorporated his war-time experiences and insights into European politics, which lent authenticity and depth to his intricate plots and characters. As an author, he was praised for blending realism with entertainment, and for the fast-paced and suspenseful narratives that became the hallmark of his work. Williams continued to write until his death in 1946, leaving behind a legacy as one of the early pioneers of the spy novel genre, influencing subsequent writers and enchanting readers with his gripping tales of intrigue and adventure.