Portrait of G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville

G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville

George John Whyte-Melville was a Scottish novelist much concerned with field sports, and also a poet. He took a break in the mid-1850s to serve as an officer of Turkish irregular cavalry in the Crimean War.

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The Queen's Maries: A Romance of Holyrood

"The Queen's Maries: A Romance of Holyrood" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the life ...

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Contraband; Or, A Losing Hazard

"Contraband; Or, A Losing Hazard" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Mrs. Lascelles, an attractive...

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Market Harborough, and Inside the Bar

"Market Harborough and Inside the Bar" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on John Standish ...

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Satanella: A Story of Punchestown

"Satanella: A Story of Punchestown" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the titular black ma...

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The Interpreter: A Tale of the War

"The Interpreter: A Tale of the War" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of memory, love, wa...

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Riding Recollections, 5th ed.

"Riding Recollections, 5th ed." by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a comprehensive guide on horsemanship and riding techniques written in the late 19th centur...

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M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur."

"Similia similibus curantur" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story opens with an atmospheric scene on a s...

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Bones and I : $b or, the skeleton at home

"Bones and I: or, The Skeleton at Home" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in London, where the pr...

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The Gladiators. A Tale of Rome and Judæa

"The Gladiators. A Tale of Rome and Judæa" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of...

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General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts

"General Bounce; Or, The Lady and the Locusts" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of socia...

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Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor

"Katerfelto: A Story of Exmoor" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a novel written in the late 19th century that combines elements of historical narrative wit...

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Kate Coventry: An Autobiography

"Kate Coventry: An Autobiography" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Kate C...

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Cerise: A Tale of the Last Century

"Cerise: A Tale of the Last Century" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a historical novel written in the late 19th century." The narrative unfolds during the...

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Sarchedon: A Legend of the Great Queen

"Sarchedon: A Legend of the Great Queen" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in anci...

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