Walter S. Masterman
Biography
Walter S. Masterman (1876–1946) was an English author of detective and mystery fiction during the golden age of the genre. He wrote a number of novels featuring clever plots and atmospheric settings, contributing to the rich tradition of British mystery writing in the early twentieth century. His novel The Wrong Letter exemplifies the puzzle-oriented detective fiction that defined the genre in its golden age.
Common themes in Walter S. Masterman's work
Golden age mystery
A recurring theme throughout Walter S. Masterman's writing.
Detective fiction
A recurring theme throughout Walter S. Masterman's writing.
British mystery
A recurring theme throughout Walter S. Masterman's writing.
Puzzle plot
A recurring theme throughout Walter S. Masterman's writing.
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Why Walter S. Masterman is still read today
Masterman represents the golden age of British detective fiction, a period that produced some of the most ingenious mystery plots in literary history.
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Who was Walter S. Masterman?
Walter S. Masterman was an English mystery writer from the golden age of detective fiction. Read his works free on TextStack.
What kind of novels did Masterman write?
Puzzle-oriented detective fiction in the tradition of the golden age of British mystery writing.
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