The Chestermarke Instinct - Fletcher, J. S.
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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. 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. At age 20, Fletcher began working in…mehr

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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. 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. 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 1902. Fletcher'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. Michael Sadleir stated that Fletcher's historical novel, When Charles I Was King (1892), was his best work. Fletcher wrote several novels of rural life in imitation of Richard Jefferies, beginning with The Wonderful Wapentake (1894). 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 of Detective Fiction" author, but he is in fact an almost exact contemporary of Conan Doyle. Most of his detective fiction works 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. (wikipedia.org)
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J. S. Fletcher was a prolific English journalist and author, born in 1863 in Halifax, Yorkshire. With a career spanning several decades, Fletcher wrote more than 230 books, ranging from historical fiction to essays, poetry, and crime novels. His work in the literary sphere began with historical texts but he gained widespread acclaim through his foray into the mystery and detective genres, for which he is best remembered today. His writing style is characterized by intricate plots, vividly portrayed settings, and a deep understanding of human nature. This is evident in one of his notable works, 'The Chestermarke Instinct', a crime novel that encapsulates his masterful blend of suspense and the exploration of human psychology within a seemingly tranquil English countryside setting. Fletcher's work resonated with his contemporaries and continues to be appreciated by readers who relish classic detective stories. His contribution to the genre has been acknowledged by scholars and enthusiasts alike, cementing his legacy as an integral figure in the golden age of detective fiction. J. S. Fletcher passed away in 1935, but his literary impact endures, inviting new generations to delve into the thrills of early 20th-century English mystery writing. His books remain a testament to his skill as a storyteller and his ability to captivate audiences through the written word.