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Bernard Capes
Bernard Edward Joseph Capes (1854-1918) was a prolific Victorian author who published more than 40 books, best remembered for his accomplished ghost stories. The Skeleton Key was the first detectiv...view moreBernard Edward Joseph Capes (1854-1918) was a prolific Victorian author who published more than 40 books, best remembered for his accomplished ghost stories. The Skeleton Key was the first detective novel commissioned and published by Collins (1919); its success (8 editions in 10 years) paved the way for a century of crime publishing. Sadly Capes died on 2 November 1918 in the influenza epidemic before his book was published. A plaque commemorating his life is in Winchester Cathedral.view less
Books by Bernard Capes
The Mystery of the Skeleton Key At a Winter's Fire Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Historical Vignettes: 2nd Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Jay of Italy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Vignettes, 1st Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHistorical Vignettes, 2nd Series Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe story of Fifine Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLoaves and fishes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings