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Allen, Grant

Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen was a British philosopher, natural scientist and journalist. His support for evolutionary theory, socialism, agnosticism and the emancipation of women made him a controversial figure in late 19th century Britain. Not only did he write a large number of scientific works, he was also the author of horror, crime, adventure and science fiction stories.
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Kent Murdock

Gender: Male

Photographer, amateur detective and former war hero, who, according to author George Harmon Coxe, advanced to become a very well-paid picture director at a major daily newspaper. The cosmopolitan Kent Murdock is tall and attractive with a charming smile, and moves as freely in luxury restaurants as in seedy bars. He lives in a luxurious apartment with his intelligent and beautiful wife Joyce.

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