Valentine Williams

Dead Man Manor

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. September 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9781014569554
• ISBN-10: 1014569559
• Artikelnr.: 65623813

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.