Sample of authors
Bodkin, M. McDonnell
Matthias McDonnell Bodkin was an Irish barrister, journalist, Irish nationalist and Member of Parliament. He is best known for his autobiography and for creating a family of fictional detectives that consist of Paul Beck, his wife Dora Myrl and their son who is also called Paul Beck.
Bodkin was born to a devoutly Catholic family in Galway, Ireland. His father was a physician. Bodkin studied law...
Literary figures
David Wintringham
Gender: Male
He has an ordinary, plain appearance, but through his work as a doctor he has become accustomed to noticing details. He likes to become involved in murder cases, which is not always appreciated by Scotland Yard, but Chief Inspector Mitchell listens to David Wintringham’s theories, and with their help can solve several cases. The doctor also performs solo in some of Josephine Bell’s novels.