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Louis Tracy
Louis Tracy was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.
He was born in Liverpool to a well-to-do middle-class family. At first he was educated at home and then at the French Seminary at Douai. Around 1884 he became a reporter for a local paper, The Northern Echo at Darlington, circulating in parts of Durham and North Yorkshire; later he worked for papers in Cardiff and Allahabad. During 1892–1894 he was closely associated with Arthur Harmsworth, in The Sun and The Evening News and Post.
His fiction included mystery, adventure and romance.
Books by Louis Tracy
The Bartlett Mystery
This is a fast-paced mystery, set in New York City, has two or three really interesting ("round") characters, a solid plot, no cheap plot-twists, two full-fledged sub/urban battles and some real surprises. Winifred Bartlett, a beautiful and poor orp...
The Late Tenant
In the peaceful English countryside lies a house with a dark secret—a mystery waiting to be unraveled. Enter "The Late Tenant" by Louis Tracy, a gripping mystery novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. When John Hi...
The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley
Step into the enigmatic world of "The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley" by Louis Tracy, where a web of mystery and intrigue awaits. In the heart of London, the disappearance of the affluent and influential Mortimer Fenley sends shockwaves through soci...
The de Bercy Affair
In the heart of London's high society, a shocking murder disrupts the tranquil lives of the elite. The victim, the enigmatic and wealthy de Bercy, is found lifeless in his opulent mansion, leaving a trail of bewildering clues and baffled suspects. E...
Mysterious Disappearance
A mysterious disappearance and a body found in the river set barrister and hobby detective Claude Bruce on a captivating journey to uncover the truth. As Bruce delves into the case, he encounters enigmatic characters, hidden agendas, and a web of sec...
Silent Barrier
Charles K Spencer is a wealthy young American mining engineer traveling in London when he overhears a conversation that leads him to play 'fairy godfather' to a young woman with aspirations of becoming a writer for a scientific journal. He arranges f...
Albert Gate Mystery
In the heart of London's prestigious Albert Gate, a shocking crime unfolds. The imperial diamonds, entrusted to the British government for safekeeping, have vanished, and the Turkish officials guarding them lie dead. Amidst the chaos and suspicion, R...
Stowmarket Mystery, or, a Legacy of Hate
In the quaint town of Stowmarket, a shadow of doubt lingers over David Hume-Frazer. Suspected in the enigmatic murder of his cousin, Alan, he seeks redemption and a clear path to marital bliss with Helen Layton. As barrister and sleuth Reginald Brett...
Postmaster's Daughter
Set in the early 1900s, 'Postmaster's Daughter' centers around a murder mystery that unfolds within a vibrant town. The narrative is as much about the colorful cast of characters - the local police, Scotland Yard detectives, and the town's residents...
"Mind The Paint" Girl
This novelization of Sir Arthur Pinero's stage play follows the rapid ascent of a young and captivating musical comedy actress. Her hit song, "Mind the Paint," catapults her to stardom in London, drawing the attention of society and, in particular, t...
Number Seventeen
Number Seventeen is a gripping mystery novel that follows the investigation into the murder of a young widow in her London apartment. The case is taken up by her neighbor, novelist Frank Theydon, and millionaire-philanthropist James Forbes, who are d...