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Sample of authors
Wodehouse, P.G.
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (Plum to his family and friends) was a British author born in Guildford, Surrey. His father was a civil servant stationed in Hong Kong, and his mother went back to England to give birth. She then returned to Hong Kong with the boy. When Wodehouse was two years old, he and his two older brothers were sent to England where they were brought up by relatives. Although...
Literary figures
George Gideon
Gender: Male
Chief inspector in London, created by J.J. Marric (pseudonym for John Creasey). George Gideon is a big man, he moves slowly and talks softly; he seems reflective, but can really explode in both speech and manner when he gets angry. He is known for his thoroughness and his extremely good memory. He is happily married to Kate, his first great love. They have had seven children, but one of them died.