Thomas W. Hanshew

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The Riddle of the Frozen Flame (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Thomas W. Hanshew was an actor and writer who wrote detective stories featuring Hamilton Cleek, "the man of the forty faces" who was skillfully able to disguise himself. Cleek was a British detective who works with Scotland Yard on cases.

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Thomas W. Hanshew (1857-1914) was a prolific American author best known for his creation of the consulting detective Hamilton Cleek, whose adventures captivated readers in the early 20th century. Hanshew's works epitomize the literary transition from Victorian-era detective stories toward the more modern, character-driven crime novels. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Hanshew began his career as an actor before moving to London and turning his talents to writing. His literary output was impressive, spanning across genres, but his legacy chiefly rests upon his contributions to the mystery and detective genre. One of his notable works, 'The Riddle of the Frozen Flame' (1919), exemplifies his knack for combining Sherlockian deduction with mystifying plots that seize the audience's imagination. It is worth noting that although Hanshew passed away before this particular book was published, his wife, Mary E. Hanshew, also an author, collaborated on many of his works and may have contributed significantly to it. The unique mix of suspense, intrigue, and the subtle introduction of supernatural elements in his novels, left a lasting imprint on the detective genre and paved the way for future exploration of psychological complexity within literary crime-solving.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Charles River Editors
• Seitenzahl: 255
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781508019558
• Artikelnr.: 54363616