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Thomas, Leslie
The Welsh author Leslie Thomas was born in Newport, South Wales. He is one of the most popular British late 20th century authors on account of his sensitive characterization and comical, often farcical, plots. Since most of his novels are set during and immediately after the Second World War they are less popular outside Britain.
Thomas attended school in Newport in 1943 when his father was...
Literary figures
Nick Carter
Gender: Male
He is actually two persons: he is an elegant master detective who made his entry in the 1880s, but who developed into a hard-skinned secret agent, called Killmaster, in the 1960s. In both instances, he is described as ‘handsome’ in appearance, is physically strong and skilled in close combat with weapons. His adventures are described by writers’ collectives, first Nicholas Carter, then Nick Carte...