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Max Pemberton


Born
in Paddington, Middlesex, England, The United Kingdom
June 19, 1863

Died
February 22, 1950

Website

Genre
Thriller


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Max^^Pemberton

Sir Max Pemberton (19 June 1863 – 22 February 1950) was a popular British novelist, working mainly in the adventure and mystery genres. He was educated at St Albans School, Merchant Taylors' School, and Caius College, Cambridge. A clubman, journalist and dandy (Lord Northcliffe admired his 'fancy vests'), he frequented both Fleet Street and The Savage Club.

Pemberton was the editor of boys' magazine Chums during its heyday. Between 1896 and 1906 he also edited Cassell's Magazine, in which capacity he published the early works of R. Austin Freeman and William Le Queux.

His most famous work The Iron Pirate w ...more

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Average rating: 4.16 · 1,830 ratings · 168 reviews · 163 distinct works • Similar authors
Jewel Mysteries From a Deal...
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 32 ratings — published 1904 — 52 editions
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The Iron Pirate: A Plain Ta...
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The Devil to Pay
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The Little Huguenot: Histor...
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The House Under the Sea A R...
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The Great White Army
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The Sea Wolves
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The Lady Evelyn
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The Man Who Drove the Car
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A Gentleman's Gentleman: My...
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