Arthur Stringer

Arthur Stringer
Arthur Stringer (1874–1950) was a Canadian writer known for his diverse works, including novels, poetry, and screenplays. He gained popularity for his adventure and mystery novels, such as "The Wire Tappers" and "The Hand of Peril." Stringer also wrote Westerns and was a prolific contributor to early Hollywood, penning screenplays for silent films. His writing often explored themes of crime, human psychology, and the natural world, showcasing his versatility across genres.

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NEVER-FAIL BLAKE I Blake, the Second Deputy, raised his gloomy hound's eyes as the door opened and a woman stepped in. Then he dropped them again. "Hello, Elsie!" he said, without looking at her. The woman stood a moment staring at him. Then she advanced thoughtfully toward his table desk. "Hello, Jim!" she answered, as she sank into the empty chair at the desk end. The rustling of... more...

Friday the Eighth of March “But the thing I can’t understand, Dinky-Dunk, is how you ever could.” “Could what?” my husband asked in an aerated tone of voice. I had to gulp before I got it out. “Could kiss a woman like that,” I managed to explain. Duncan Argyll McKail looked at me with a much cooler eye than I had expected. If he saw my shudder, he paid no attention to it. “On much the... more...