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 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.
Bernard Capes's 'The Extraordinary Confessions of Diana Please' is a captivating work of psychological fiction that immerses readers into the twisted mind of the titular character, Diana Please. The novel, written in a confessional style, delves deep into Diana's dark and complex...
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