Arthur Griffiths

The Passenger from Calais (eBook, ePUB)

A Victorian Mystery of Intrigue and Suspense

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Arthur Griffiths' "The Passenger from Calais" unfolds as a riveting tale blending crime, mystery, and social commentary set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The narrative intricately weaves themes of identity, class struggle, and moral ambiguity through the lens of its enigmatic characters. Griffiths employs a vivid and atmospheric literary style, characterized by his meticulous attention to detail, which immerses the reader in the period'Äôs milieu while exploring the psychological depths of his protagonists. The book is part of a wider tradition of crime fiction emerging in the late 19th century, capturing the anxieties and transformations of a society at the zenith of industrial progress and urbanization. As a former police officer and journalist, Arthur Griffiths possessed firsthand experience of crime and its societal implications, greatly influencing his literary voice. Griffiths' unique perspective allows him to illuminate the psychological complexities of his characters while offering a critique of contemporary social conventions. His diverse background in both law enforcement and literature informs the authenticity and tension that pervades his writing, making him a noteworthy contributor to the genre. "The Passenger from Calais" is a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of crime and society within historical fiction. It promises to engage not only fans of mystery but also scholars and casual readers alike, as Griffiths deftly navigates the intricacies of human behavior in an ever-evolving world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 209
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664096463
• Artikelnr.: 58436465

Autorenporträt

Over 60 novels were written and published by British military officer and novelist Arthur George Frederick Griffiths (9 December 1838 - 24 March 1908) throughout his lifetime. Along with being a military historian and former military writer for The Times, he also wrote extensively about the wars of the 19th century. Griffiths, the second son of Lieutenant-Colonel John Griffiths of the 6th Royal Warwickshire regiment, was born on December 9th, 1838 in Poona, India. On February 13, 1855, Arthur Griffiths enlisted in the British Army as an ensign in the 63rd Regiment of Foot following his graduation from King William's College on the Isle of Man. Griffiths, a Crimean War soldier, took part in the Sevastopol siege. He participated in the Battle of Kinbum and was awarded the British Crimea medal. His later descriptions of crime and punishment in England were ""sensational and grotesque,"" meant to pique his Victorian audience's baser interests.