Wheels of Anarchy - The First War on Terror: by Max Pemberton - Softcover

Pemberton, Max

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907685316 ISBN 13: 9781907685316

Verlag: MX Publishing, 2010

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In January 1904, three men were elected to a small and secretive London-based criminological society referred to by its members as "Our Society." Members of this society would meet at each other's homes to discuss real-life crimes and ideas for stories. The three men were close friends and each, in his own way, became a successful crime writer. The first was Max Pemberton, a popular late Victorian and Edwardian novelist, who had several bestsellers, such as 'The Iron Pirate' to his name; the second was Bertram Fletcher Robinson, a man of many talents, who sadly died young, and before the full extent of these talents could be realised; and the third, Arthur Conan Doyle. These three friends formed a creative partnership that remains practically unique within the annals of popular fiction. Robinson's collaboration with Doyle over 'The Hound of the Baskervilles', belongs to literary folk lore, but Robinson's dealings with Pemberton were likewise fruitful. During January 1907, Robinson contracted typhoid and became terminally ill. Shortly before he died, Robinson drafted some notes for an adventure story and asked Pemberton to write it for him. The result was 'Wheels of Anarchy'. It appears that Robinson and Pemberton had discussed this tale with Doyle, but in any event, the final narrative technique and literary devices, strongly resemble those used by Dr. John H. Watson to chronicle the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Robinson, however, the Cambridge 'Varsity sportsman, and Edwardian gentleman, lives on through both Bruce Driscoll, the narrator and hero of 'Wheels of Anarchy', and Edward E. Malone, the narrator and hero of Doyle's novel, 'The Lost World'. 'Wheels of Anarchy' is not only a rip-roaring adventure story, that makes James Bond look like a stay at home, but also a testament to the friendship between Pemberton, Robinson and Doyle. It should engage Sherlock Holmes fans and aficionados of the adventure and mystery genres alike.

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Max Pemberton was an English novelist and publisher, primarily known for his works in the adventure and mystery genres. Born on June 19, 1863, in Paddington, London, Pemberton became a prominent figure in late 19th and early 20th-century literature. His works, which often explored themes of suspense, intrigue, and adventure, were popular among readers of his time. Some of his notable works include The Iron Pirate, a thrilling maritime adventure, and The Garden of Swords, a historical novel set against the backdrop of war. Pemberton's style was marked by vivid storytelling and well-constructed plots, capturing the imagination of his audience. Aside from his writing career, he was also a publisher, which helped him expand his influence in the literary world. He was married to Alice Tussaud, and they spent much of their lives in London. Although his popularity diminished in the mid-20th century as literary tastes shifted, Pemberton's contributions to the adventure and mystery genres continue to be recognized. He passed away on February 22, 1950, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of adventure-filled fiction.

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• Verlag: MX Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1907685316
• ISBN 13: 9781907685316
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 396
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