Portrait of A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason

A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason

Alfred Edward Woodley Mason was an English author and Liberal Party Member of Parliament. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel of courage and cowardice in wartime, The Four Feathers, and is also known as the creator of Inspector Hanaud, a French detective who was an early template for Agatha Christie's famous Hercule Poirot.

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Ensign Knightley, and Other Stories

"Ensign Knightley and Other Stories" by A. E. W. Mason is a collection of narratives crafted during the early 20th century. The opening story, "Ensign...

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The House of the Arrow

"The House of the Arrow" by A. E. W. Mason is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the suspicious death of Mad...

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The Four Corners of the World

"The Four Corners of the World" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to blend elements of mystery and dra...

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The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel

"The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel" by A. E. W. Mason is a crime fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around a mysteriou...

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The Winding Stair

"The Winding Stair" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Paul Ravenel, a young man who delves into the co...

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At the Villa Rose

"At the Villa Rose" by A. E. W. Mason is a murder mystery novel set during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Mr. Julius Ricardo, a weal...

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A Romance of Wastdale

"A Romance of Wastdale" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around David Gordon, who returns to Wastdale...

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The Watchers: A Novel

"The Watchers: A Novel" by A. E. W. Mason is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the 18th century, partic...

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The Turnstile

"The Turnstile" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Robert and Joan Daventry, who have built a life ...

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The Truants

"The Truants" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of two characters, Pamela Mardale an...

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Parson Kelly

"Parson Kelly" by A. E. W. Mason and Andrew Lang is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the early 18th century, the story revo...

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Miranda of the Balcony: A Story

"Miranda of the Balcony" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Miranda, a wi...

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The Courtship of Morrice Buckler: A Romance

"The Courtship of Morrice Buckler: A Romance" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the titular char...

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Clementina

"Clementina" by A. E. W. Mason is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the early 18th century, the narrative centers ar...

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The Philanderers

"The Philanderers" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against a backdrop of colonial Africa and centers ...

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Running Water

"Running Water" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in 1907. The story appears to revolve around the comp...

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Witness for the Defence

"Witness for the Defence" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Henry Thresk, a young barrister grap...

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The Broken Road

"The Broken Road" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written during the early 20th century. This historical fiction revolves around the tumultuous events in...

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Green Stockings: A Comedy in Three Acts

"Green Stockings: A Comedy in Three Acts" by A. E. W. Mason is a theatrical play written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the l...

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The Four Feathers

"The Four Feathers" by A. E. W. Mason is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into themes of honor, courage, and redemption, fo...

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