Sydney Horler

Sydney Horler (July 18, 1888 - October 27, 1954) was a prolific British novelist specialising in thrillers.

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July 18 - 1888 - October 27 - 1954

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Born in Leytonstone, Essex, Horler left school to become a journalist at the age of 17, was a propaganda writer during the First World War, and in 1919 decided to become a full-time writer. He became a popular author with the publication, in 1925, of his first crime novel, The Mystery of No.1, and with novels such as Checkmate (1930).

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Leytonstone - Essex - Propaganda - First World War - 1919 - 1925 - Crime novel - The Mystery of No.1 - Checkmate - 1930

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