James Ayton Symington (1859-1939)British illustrator,,,, Joseph Smith Fletcher (7 February 1863 - 30 January 1935) was an English journalist and author. He wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and was one of the most prolific English writers of detective fiction.Early life and education: Fletcher was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, the son of a clergyman. His father died when he was eight months old, and after which his grandmother raised him on a farm in Darrington, near Pontefract. He was educated at Silcoates School in Wakefield, and after some study of law, he became a journalist.Writing career: At age 20, Fletcher began working in journalism, as a sub-editor in London. He subsequently returned to his native Yorkshire, where he worked first on the Leeds Mercury using the pseudonym A Son of the Soil, and then as a special correspondent for the Yorkshire Post covering Edward VII's coronation in 1902Fletcher's first books published were poetry. He then moved on to write numerous works of historical fiction and history, many dealing with Yorkshire, which led to his selection as a fellow of the Royal Historical Society.Fletcher wrote several novels of rural life in imitation of Richard Jefferies, beginning with The Wonderful Wapentake (1894). 4] Michael Sadleir stated that Fletcher's historical novel, When Charles I Was King (1892), was his best work.In 1914, Fletcher wrote his first detective novel and went on to write over a hundred more, many featuring the private investigator Ronald Camberwell.Fletcher is sometimes incorrectly described as a "Golden Age" author, but he is in fact an almost exact contemporary of Conan Doyle. Most of his books considerably pre-date that era, and even those few published within it do not conform to the closed form and strict rules professed, if not unfailingly observed, by the Golden Age writers.Death: Fletcher died in 1935, one week short of his 72nd birthday. He was survived by his wife Rosamond and son Valentine.English journalist and author who wrote more than 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction, and one of the most prolific writers of detective fiction. Also remembered for his historical fiction especially the novel When Charles The First Was King. Pen name J. S. Fletcher
Title: Cupid's Revenge ... A tragedy, in five acts, and in prose and verse.] By J. F. and F. Beaumont.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Fletcher, John; Beaumont, Francis; 1615. 4 . 644.d.2.
"In the Mayor's Parlour" by J. S. Fletcher is a compelling murder mystery set in a small town where politics, power, and corruption play central roles. The story begins with the discovery of a mysterious murder, which sends shockwaves through the close-knit community. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the crime is deeply entangled with the town's political landscape, where secrets and hidden agendas abound. The protagonist, often a determined detective or investigator, must navigate the intricate web of small-town politics, where social status and reputation heavily influence the characters' actions. As the layers of corruption within the town's leadership are peeled back, the novel explores how these unethical practices complicate the search for justice.Throughout the investigation, long-buried secrets come to light, revealing the true extent of the town's moral decay. The pursuit of justice becomes increasingly challenging as biases and power struggles emerge, making it difficult to discern the truth from the lies."In the Mayor's Parlour" not only delivers an engaging and suspenseful mystery, but also offers a sharp commentary on the influence of social hierarchy and corruption in small-town life, where the pursuit of justice is fraught with obstacles.
J.S. Fletcher was a British author who wrote over 200 books. Fletcher wrote on many subjects but his most famous work was detective fiction as he was considered one of the best in the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction".
A mysterious one-eyed stranger, a midnight meeting at a lonely spot on the Scottish border, the secret password "Panama", and a corpse This is the situation Hugh Moneylaws, a young law clerk finds himself facing. Who murdered the man he was sent to meet, and why? With the only two men who knew the purpose of the meeting dead, it would seem a puzzle that would never be solved. Yet to save himself and his fianc e, Hugh must solve the puzzle of the "Dead Men's Money".
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